Diagramming Either/Or Statements

[Echx73]

Team PowerScore,

I was going over this topic in the LRB on Page 180-183 and I was curious if you could confirm what I have taken form this passage.


If I come across "Either Cindy or Clarice will attend the party, but not both."

I will only diagram: Cindy-----> - Clarice and Clarice-----> - Cindy, correct? (I would not diagram -Cindy---> Clarice).

I just want to make sure I am understanding. Thank you!

Eric

[Dave Killoran]

Hi Eric,

Actually, it's both diagrams. The "either/or" gives you the form of A B, and the "but not both" gives you the form of A B.

Take a look at that section again, and see if it makes sense. If not, I'll link to some additional info for you. Thanks!