Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks:
Meena returned her new phone within a week because it ______ charged quickly ______ held its charge for long.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → neither, nor
Complete sentence: Meena returned her new phone within a week because it neither charged quickly nor held its charge for long. Meena sent the phone back within a week, so it must have had faults. It did not charge quickly, and it also did not hold its charge.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) neither, nor (answer) | joins two negative ideas. It means not this and not that | Raju neither called nor wrote to us. |
| (2) either, or | is used for a choice between two things | You can either walk or take an auto to the market. |
| (3) not only, but also | adds a second point to the first | Asha not only sings but also dances. |
| (4) both, and | joins two things that are true together | Both Rahul and Kiran passed the test. |