singular or plural with "either"

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hi All,

I need clarification on the usage of the word option with respect to either in the sentences below:

As either refers to one of the two in these contexts, should option be singular or plural?

Many thanks for your help.

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Two choices (either … or) means two options.

3

Hi Sweng,

Both those sentences would probably benefit from having the direct article ‘the’ before ‘options’.

4

Hi Sweng,

Both those sentences would probably benefit from having the direct article ‘the’ before ‘options’.