Escola Andorrana de Batxillerat
Department of English Language
Grammar focus.
Unit 2: Fashion Victims
CORRECTION of Introductory Activity Pack 1:
Conjunctions:
What is a conjunction?
A conjunction may be used to indicate the relationship between the ideas expressed in a clause and the ideas expressed in the rest of a sentence. The
conjunctions in the following examples are printed in bold type.
e.g. We could go to the library, or we could go to the park.
He neither finished his homework nor studied for the test.
I went out because the sun was shining.
Coordinate Conjunctions:
Theory:
And, but, for, nor, or, so, and yet — these are the seven coordinating conjunctions.
To remember all seven, you might want to learn, for example, this acronym: FANBOYS:
You should use these ones perfectly:
and = in addition
but = however
or = alternatively
nor = and neither
yet = however
She tried and succeeded.
They tried but did not succeed.
Did you go out or stay at home?
I did not see it, nor did they.
The sun is warm, yet the air is cool.
Recommended resource page on the Internet: http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/coconj.htm
Activity 1: Complete the sentences using the conjunctions and
1.
but
or
so
Michael was cold, ____SO______ he put on a coat.
2. Maria tried to read a novel in French, ___BUT_______it was too difficult.
3. To get from Vancouver to Victoria, you can fly, _____OR_____you can take the ferry.
4. I bought a bottle of wine, ____AND______we drank it together.
5. The waiter was not very nice, _____BUT_____the food was delicious.
6. I went to buy a Rolling Stones CD, ____BUT______the shop didn't have it.
7. Anna needed some money, __SO____she took a part-time job.
8. There's so much rain lately! Maybe it's because the climate change, ___OR____maybe it's just
coincidence.
9. Julie has a guitar, __AND_____she plays it really well.
10. The concert was cancelled, ____SO____we went to a nightclub instead.
Activity 2:. Paying attention to the meanings of the sentences, and to the presence of inverted word
order, fill in the blanks with the correct coordinate conjunctions chosen from the pairs given in
brackets.
For example:
I would like to come, ___ I do not have time. (but, nor)
I would like to come, but I do not have time.
1. She was not in the back yard, ____NOR_____ was she upstairs. (or, nor)
2. The sun had set, ____ YET _____ it was still light outside. (or, yet)
3. Do you know his address ___ OR ______ telephone number? (but, or)
4. He has not arrived yet, ___ NOR ______ have they. (and, nor)
5. I read the book, _____ BIUT ____ I did not understand it. (but, or)
6. We searched diligently, ____ YET ____ found nothing. (or, yet)
7. I invited him ___ AND ___ his friends. (and, but)
Activity 3: Paying attention to the expressions used in the following sentences, fill in the blanks with
the words and, but also, nor, or, than, then and when, as appropriate.
For example:
We should either walk quickly __ take the bus.
We should either walk quickly or take the bus.
1. I have both respect ____ and _____ admiration for them.
2. Hardly had I finished reading over the problem, ___ when ______ the answer leapt to
my mind.
3. It will rain either today ____ or _____ tomorrow.
4. He could not decide whether to tell the truth _____ or ____ keep silent.
5. It was not only a beautiful day, _____ but also ______ the first day of Spring.
6. If you follow the instructions, _____ then _____ you should have no difficulty.
7. He is neither proud _____ nor____ condescending.
8. What with one thing _____ and ____ another, it was very late by the time we left the
house.
9. No sooner had I opened my eyes, _____ than ____ I remembered where I was.
10. Scarcely had I heard the news, ____ when_____ my friend arrived.
11. I do not know whether he has seen the movie before ____ or____ not.
12. I would rather wait here ____ than_____ risk missing the bus.
13. She could find the book neither at the Library, ___ nor ______ at the bookstore.
14. No sooner had I opened the window, _____ than____ a butterfly flew into the room.
15. The crowd was both large ____ and_____ enthusiastic.
Activity 4: Using commas with Coordinating Conjunctions:
Correlative Conjunctions:
both ... and
whether ... or
either ... or
neither ... nor
not only ... but also
He is both intelligent and good-natured.
Have you decided whether you will come or not?
I will either go for a walk or read a book.
He is neither rich nor famous.
She is not only clever, but also hard-working.
Activity 5: Fill in the blanks:
1. _____
2. __
Neither_____ Marc ___ nor _______ Luis know how to speak Russian.
Not only _______did the man lose his keys, _but_he_also_lost his wallet.
3. _____Both_____ my uncle ______and____my cousin live in San Diego.
4. Her cat doesn't shed _______as___much ____as__your cat.
5. You will _____either_____have to take biology ______or____geology next semester.
6. I don't know _______whether___I want to take biology ______or____geology.
7. Maybe I should take _____both_____biology ___and_______geology.
8. I don't like science classes. I want to take _____neither_____biology ____nor______geology.
9. My sister is going to ______either____England _____or_____Ireland this summer.
10. My brother cannot take a vacation. He is going to ___neither___England ___nor_____Ireland.
11. My cousin would like to take a vacation as well. She cannot decide __whether_to go to Las
Vegas __or___the Grand Canyon.
12. If she has enough time, she will go to __both__Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon.
13. She will spend less money if she goes to the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon is
not __as___expensive ___as___Las Vegas.
14. __Not
only__is the Grand Canyon less expensive than Las Vegas, __but__it
is __also___prettier.
15. This is the last question. You are now finished with __both_this quiz ___and__this lesson.
Activity 6: The following sentences are incorrect, because they contain correlative conjunctions, but
do not use parallel construction. Rewrite the sentences correctly, using parallel construction.
For example:
He owns both a typewriter and he has a word processor.
Corrected: He owns both a typewriter and a word processor.
I prefer either to read or going hiking.
Corrected: I prefer either to read or to go hiking.
1. The child hates both getting up in the morning and to go to bed at night.
The child hates both getting up in the morning and going to bed at night.
2. She is neither kind nor has patience.
She is neither kind nor patient.
3. He is not only talented, but also he has charm.
He is not only talented, but also charming.
4. The street is lined with both oak trees and there are elm trees.
The street is lined with both oak trees and elm trees.
5. The class was not only very long but also it was very dull.
The lecture was not only very long but also very dull.
6. You should either eat less, or should exercise more.
You should either eat less, or exercise more.
7. I am not only proud to be here, but also feel happy to meet you.
I am not only proud to be here, but also happy to meet you.
8. The town is both historical and it is picturesque.
The town is both historical and picturesque.