Matières
Niveaux
I can call both Lucie and Edmund.
She is both the captain of the soccer and football teams.
He doesn't know which to pick. Both pairs of shoes are great.
Both is used when two alternatives, things, or people are considered together.
When the two alternatives are listed, use 'and' between the items.
| I can bring both Katie and Julio. | (I can bring Katie and Julio.) |
| She likes both the red pants and the blue dress. | (She likes the pants and the dress.) |
| Both of your sisters will be there. | (Your two sisters will be there.) |
| Both glasses broke in the dishwasher. | (The two glasses broke.) |
| They can speak both French and Arabic. | (They speak French and Arabic.) |