Conjuctions

One use of a conjunction is...

to connect words or phrases that have the same grammatical   function in a sentence. This use of conjunctions is called parallel structure.

The conjunctions used in this pattern are : and, but, or, not.

(a). Steve and his friend are coming to dinner.

 (b). Susan raised her hand and snapped her fingers.

 (c). He is waving his arms and (is) shouting at us.

 (d). These shoes are old but comfortable.

 (e). He wants to watch TV or (to) listen  to some music.

 (f). Steve, Joe, and Alice are coming to dinner.

 (g). Susan raised her hand, snapped  her fingers, and asked a question.

 (h). The colours in that fabric are red, gold, black, and green.

EXERCISE : Underline the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as in the examples.

1.       The old man is extremely kind and generous.   (Adjective + and + adjective)

2.       He received a pocket calculator and a wool

Sweater for his birthday.                                       (noun + and + noun)

3.       She spoke angrily and bitterly about the war.   (........  + and + ........)

4.       I looked for my book but couldn’t find it            (........  + and + ........)

5.       I hope to go to that university and study

Under Dr. Liu.                                                                (..........+ and + ........)

6.       In my spare time, I enjoy reading novels

Or watching TV.                                                           (......... + and + ........)

7.       He will leave at eight and arrive at nine.            ( ........ + and + ........)