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Nick can’t swim, neither can Dave.
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Nick can’t swim, neither can Dave.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
If you can't swim, you should find a qualified instructor.
Describing Habits
Neither Nick nor Dave participates in water sports because they can't swim.
Asking About Others
Can your friends swim? Neither Nick nor Dave can.
Sharing Hypotheticals
If Nick could swim, he'd join the water polo team, but he can't.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Neither Nick nor Dave possesses the ability to swim.
Casual
Nick and Dave are both non-swimmers.
Simpler English
Nick can't swim, and Dave can't either.
Phrases to learn
neither...nor
Used to indicate that two or more things are not true.
can't swim
Lacks the ability to swim.