Both of them are vs Both of my parents are

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. "Both of them are" is a general statement referring to two unspecified entities, while "both of my parents are" specifically refers to the parents of the speaker. Depending on the context, one may be more appropriate than the other.

Last updated: March 06, 2024 • 1150 views

Both of them are

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to two unspecified entities.

This phrase is used to make a general statement about two things or people without specifying what they are.

Examples:

Both of them are good at playing the piano.
Both of them are going to the party tonight.

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... both in negative structures. Instead, we normally use Neither. We don't say: Both of them are not ready (incorrect); We say: Neither of them are ready (correct) .
I want both (of) these books. Before a personal pronoun we use both of. Note that both of is followed by the object form of the pronoun. Both of them are good.
Both of them are very cute. You cannot translate sentences because you did not add any language in your profile. Add a language. deu. Beide sind sehr niedlich ...
Mar 6, 2014 ... I don't think you would use "of" except with a pronoun, e.g. "Both of them are very good". – augurar Mar 6 '14 at 3:31 ...

Both of my parents are

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to specifically refer to the parents of the speaker.

This phrase is used when talking about both of one's parents in a specific context.

Examples:

Both of my parents are doctors.
Both of my parents are from Italy.

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Nov 3, 2006 ... So, how can I have the A- blood type if both of my parents are + blood type? Could I have gotten my blood type from one of my grandparents?
maddy. both of my parents are b + n I m o+ but younger sis is b+.., in science, everything is possible so chill. Added: May 22, 2015. Reply. pamy. I am from India, ...
Apr 23, 2014 ... 366. I grew up with two alcoholic parents. They weren't always alcoholics, and even when they were, I wasn't old enough to fully comprehend ...
Dec 10, 2011 ... I don't go round saying, "Hello, I'm Eleni and both of my parents are dead." But if it does come up in conversation I don't shy away from it either.

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