LEVEL V: Correlative conjunctions (explanation and exercises)
Hi there!:
Today in class, I explained three special cases to consider when working with Correlative Conjunctions:
1. Rule of proximity:
The verb which follows two subjects joined by a correlative conjunction must agree with the second subject, NOT the first:
- Either my brother or my mum
looklooks after our cat when we’re away on holiday. - Either my brother or my parents
lookslook after our cat when we’re away on holiday. - Neither the manager nor his assistant
areis here today. - Neither the manager nor his assistants
isare here today.
2. Not only used at the beginning of a sentence:
When not only is used at the beginning of a sentence and joins two clauses, the auxiliary verb of the not only clause is placed before the subject. This is a coordinating conjunction.
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Not only did I applaud, but I also stood up.
 
I applauded the performance, and I stood up.
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Not only do I like to watch movies, but I also like to see plays.
I like to watch movies, and I like to see plays.
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When Neither…nor begins a sentence and joins two verbs, the axillary verb precedes the subject.
I didn't take a vacation. I didn't ask for sick leave.
Neither did I take vacation, nor did I ask for sick leave.
Move the auxiliary verb in front of the subject.
Move the auxiliary verb in front of the subject.
Now, practice what we learned today with this exercise. Print it and answer it for tomorrow:
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