Explanation
Presents two alternatives or choices; 'or', 'either...or'.
Formation
Verb-casual + ？それとも + Verb-casual + ？, etc.
Detailed explanation
The ～？それとも～？ grammar point is used to present two alternatives or choices in a single sentence. It is similar to 'or' or 'either...or' in English. It can be used with verbs, adjectives, or nouns.
Examples
コーヒーを飲む？それとも紅茶を飲む？
Koohii o nomu? Sore tomo koucha o nomu?
Do you want to drink coffee? Or tea?
この映画は面白い？それともつまらない？
Kono eiga wa omoshiroi? Sore tomo tsumaranai?
Is this movie interesting? Or is it boring?
彼は日本人だ？それとも外国人だ？
Kare wa nihonjin da? Sore tomo gaikokujin da?
Is he Japanese? Or is he a foreigner?
寿司を食べに行く？それともラーメンを食べに行く？
Sushi o tabe ni iku? Sore tomo raamen o tabe ni iku?
Are we going to eat sushi? Or are we going to eat ramen?
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.