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Sunday 28 October 2012
Wednesday 10 October 2012
Some connectors and how to use them
I've found this tip and I think it might be useful for my students in the first year.
Hope it helps!
Hope it helps!
GRAMMAR - Correlative Conjunctions:
Recognize a correlative conjunction when you see one.
'Either' ... 'or', 'neither' ... 'nor', and 'not only' ... 'but also' are all correlative conjunctions. They connect two equal grammatical items. If, for example, a noun follows 'either', then a noun will also follow 'or'. Read these examples:
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Recognize a correlative conjunction when you see one.
'Either' ... 'or', 'neither' ... 'nor', and 'not only' ... 'but also' are all correlative conjunctions. They connect two equal grammatical items. If, for example, a noun follows 'either', then a noun will also follow 'or'. Read these examples:
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"In the fall, Phillip will either start classes at the community college as his mother wishes or join the Navy, his father’s hope."
"Neither the potted ivy on the counter nor the dirty dishes in the sink have enjoyed water on their surfaces for the past week."
"Professor Wilson not only requires a 3,000-word research essay but also assigns a 500-word reaction paper every single week."
When you use correlative conjunctions, be careful about verb agreement.
"Neither the potted ivy on the counter nor the dirty dishes in the sink have enjoyed water on their surfaces for the past week."
"Professor Wilson not only requires a 3,000-word research essay but also assigns a 500-word reaction paper every single week."
When you use correlative conjunctions, be careful about verb agreement.
What about adding some examples?
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