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Lesson 2 Paired Conjunctions

This document provides examples and exercises for using different paired conjunctions: either/or, neither/nor, and not only/but. It gives sample sentences demonstrating the proper use of each pair and has the reader complete sentences practicing these conjunctions in different contexts. The conjunctions are used to connect two alternatives or join two related ideas.

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Lesson 2 Paired Conjunctions

This document provides examples and exercises for using different paired conjunctions: either/or, neither/nor, and not only/but. It gives sample sentences demonstrating the proper use of each pair and has the reader complete sentences practicing these conjunctions in different contexts. The conjunctions are used to connect two alternatives or join two related ideas.

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LESSON 2

A. Complete the sentences, using the paired conjunction “either . . . or” in two
different ways.
1. They should throw their garbage in a trash can / they should hold onto it till they find
one.
a. Either they should throw their garbage in a trash can or they
should hold on to it until they find one.
b. They should either throw their garbage in a trash can or hold on to it until
they find one.
2. You need to turn off your phone / you need to turn off the sound.
a. Either you need to turn off your phone or you need to turn off the sound.
.
b. You need to either turn off your phone or turn off the sound.
.
3. They should smoke outside / they shouldn’t smoke at all.
a. Either they should smoke outside or they shouldn’t smoke at all.
.
b. They should either smoke outside or not smoke at all.
.
4. We should have left home earlier / we should have gone to a later show.
a. Either we should have left home earlier or we should have gone to a late show.
.
b. We should either have left home earlier or have gone to a later show.
.
5. Lance needs to study harder / he needs to tell his teacher he needs help.
a. Either Lance needs to study harder or he needs to tell his teacher he needs help.
.
b. Lance needs to either study harder or tell his teacher he needs help.

B. Study each example. Write sentences using the paired conjunction neither . . .
nor.

Example: People shouldn’t smoke in public / shouldn’t spit in public.


People should neither smoke nor spit in public.
1. Students shouldn’t be late to class / shouldn’t forget to bring their homework.
Students should neither be late to class nor forget to bring their homework.
2. Throwing your trash onto the sidewalk isn’t hygienic / isn’t thoughtful of others.
Throwing your trash onto the sidewalk neither hygienic nor thoughtful of others.
3. You don’t have to wear a suit to the sales meeting / don’t have to wear a tie to the
sales meeting.
You neither have to wear a suit to the sales meeting nor have to wear a tie to the sales
meeting.

Example: Playing loud music on the bus isn’t respectful / eating food on the bus isn’t respectful.
Neither playing loud music nor eating food on the bus is respectful of
others.

4. Texting during class isn’t polite / answering the phone during class isn’t polite.
Neither texting during class nor answering the phone during class is polite of others.
5. Talking during a movie isn’t nice / putting your feet against the back of someone’s chair
during a movie isn’t nice.
Neither talking during a movie nor putting your feet against the back of someone’s chair
during the movie is nice for others.
6. Jeans won’t be appropriate clothing at the dinner / a T-shirt won’t be appropriate
clothing at the dinner.
Neither jeans nor a T-shirt is appropriate clothing at the dinner.

C. Write sentences using the paired conjunction Not only . . . but.


1. They forgot to turn off their cell phones during the concert / they also talked loudly
during the concert
Not only did they forget to turn off their cell phones, but they also talked
loudly during the concert.
2. It’s important to cut back on unnecessary expenses / it’s also a good idea to save
money regularly
Not only is it important to cut back on unnecessary expenses, but it also a good idea to
save money regularly.
3. Stacey is hardworking / she’s a real people person, too
Not only is Stacey hardworking, but she is a real people person, too.
4. Beethoven was somewhat eccentric / he could also be very difficult
Not only was Beethoven somewhat eccentric, but he could also be very difficult.
5. Justin and Niki are living beyond their means / they’re also drowning in debt
Not only are Justin and Niki living beyond their means, but they’re also drowning in debt.
6. Corruption is a huge problem / there’s also too much crime
Not only is Corruption a huge problem, but there's also too much crime.
7. People should try to arrive for the concert on time / they should try to arrive quietly, too
Not only should people try to arrive for the concert on time, but they should try to arrive
quietly, too.

D. Rewrite these sentences, correcting the errors in paired conjunctions.


1. Either your sisters or your mother need to call the store right away.
Neither your sister nor your mother need to call the store right away.
2. Neither being a big spender or being a tightwad is the solution to your financial
problems.
Neither being a big spender nor being a tightwad is the solution to your financial problems.
3. Either you should come to the meeting nor you should call in from wherever you are.
Either you should come to the meeting or you should call in from wherever you are.
4. Not only they were rude to everyone, but they left without saying goodbye to anyone.
Not only were they rude to everyone, but they left without saying goodbye to anyone.
5. Neither your brother nor his friends wants to take responsibility for the accident.
Neither your brother nor his friends want to take responsibility for the accident.
6. Not only he plays the piano well, but he also plays the guitar.
Not only does he play the piano well, but he also plays the guitar.

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