Well, my vacancy is over. I´m back and updating all my blogs. So, shall we start with paired conjunctions? First of all, what the hell are they?
They are often used in spoken and written English when you want to make a point, give emphasis or give alternatives without being repetitive.
* Either... or; used when there are two options to choose from. Example;
- I'm short of money. Ican't afford both magazines.
- Well, you could choose either Newsweek or Scientific American. Which one is better to your research?
* Neither... nor; used when neither of the two options available is possible:
- I'm crazy about Metallica, but I have a crush on Jon Bon Jovi.
- Speak it for yourself. I like neither Metallica or Bon Jovi.
* Both... and; used tp express two related pieces of information:
- It's Saturday, we can go to both the wedding and the birthday parties.
- No way! They happen at almost the same time.
* Not only... but also; used to add an extra piece of information to the sentence:
- Practicing English everyday is not only good to your vocabulary but also enhances your brain to its learning process.
So, that's it. Take the highlighted words and come up with new sentences, practicing them. I'm sure you can make it ; - )
See ya'!
