就近原则也称“邻近原则”“就近一致原则”,即:谓语与靠近的名词、代词(有时不一定是主语)在“人称、数”上一致。
either…or…“不是……便是……,或者……或者…….”动词与临近的主语保持一致。即 “就近原则”。
Either you or he has to go = Either he or you have to go.
Neither you nor I am right .= Neither I nor you are right.
一、由下列词语连接的并列主语:"there be+句型; or ; either …or;nor; neither…nor;whether…or;not…but; not only…but also" ;等。
例句:
1.What he does or what he says does not concern me.
他的行为或言谈都与我无关。
2.Neither you nor I am wrong .
你和我都没错。
二、在倒装句中:谓语可与后面第一个主语一致。
例句:
1. In the distance was heard the clapping of hands and the shouts of the people .
在远处,能听见鼓掌声和人们的呼喊声。
2.There is a pen and some books on the desk.
桌上有一支钢笔和几本书。