When to use "nor" vs "or"?

Absolutely, Nadia! I'd be happy to explain!

When to Use "Nor"

• "Nor" is used to join two negative ideas together. It is often used after a negative statement to introduce another negative idea.

Examples:

1. "She didn't like the movie, nor did she enjoy the book."
   (Both the dislike for the movie and the lack of enjoyment for the book are negative.)
2. "He cannot sing, nor can he dance."
   (He cannot do either activity, so both are negative.)

When to Use "Or"

• "Or" is used to present an alternative or choice between two or more positive or negative options. It doesn’t necessarily follow a negative statement; it introduces an option.

Examples:

1. "You can have ice cream or cake."
   (You have a choice between ice cream and cake.)
2. "We can go to the park, or we can stay home."
   (We have two options: going to the park or staying home.)

Key Difference:

• Use "nor" to continue a negative idea.
• Use "or" to offer choices or alternatives.

So in your sentence, if it was continuing a negative thought, "nor" would be appropriate. If it was presenting an alternative or choice, then "or" would be the correct choice.