combining ideas with two-part conjunctions

combining ideas with two-part conjunctions

Let's analyze what two-part conjunctions are and how we can use them to combine ideas...

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Let's start with the basics: What is a two-part conjunction?

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Use a two-part conjunction to combine the following ideas: I want pizza or pasta. I want only one of them. I don't want both of them at the same time.

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Use a two-part conjunction to combine the following ideas: I want pizza and pasta. I want both of them at the same time.

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Use a two-part conjunction to combine the following ideas: I don't want pizza or pasta. I don't want them separately or at the same time.

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Use a two-part conjunction to combine the following ideas: I want pizza and pasta. I want both of them at the same time. I wish to emphasize that I want them simultaneously.

What are our main two-part conjunctions?

• either ... or

• both ... and

• neither ... nor

• not only ... but also

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Create your own example! Think about something that you deeply desire or deeply dislike. Choose ideas that can be combined with one of the two-part conjunctions and express them in a sentence.