Understanding Paired Conjunctions

The video tutorial on English Speaking 360 covers the use of paired conjunctions to form complex sentences. It explains how conjunctions like 'both...and', 'not only...but also', 'either...or', 'neither...nor', 'whether...or', 'so...that', and 'no sooner...than' can enhance sentence structure, add emphasis, and present options or results. Each conjunction is demonstrated with examples, showing how they can be used to merge sentences and improve language richness.

What is the primary function of paired conjunctions?

• To shorten sentences

• To create questions

• To join sentences, phrases, or clauses

• To change the tense of a sentence

Which paired conjunction is used to express two simultaneous feelings?

• not only...but also

• both...and

• neither...nor

• either...or

How does using 'both...and' affect a sentence?

• It makes the sentence shorter

• It adds emphasis and sounds more educated

• It creates a question

• It makes the sentence negative

What is the effect of using 'not only...but also' in a sentence?

• It indicates a sequence of events

• It shows uncertainty

• It adds emphasis and makes the sentence richer

• It presents two negative alternatives

Which sentence correctly uses 'not only...but also'?

• The movie is both visually stunning and emotionally moving.

• The movie is not only visually stunning but also emotionally moving.

• The movie is either visually stunning or emotionally moving.

• The movie is neither visually stunning nor emotionally moving.

When should you use 'either...or'?

• To present two positive alternatives

• To present two different options

• To show a strong result

• To indicate immediate sequence

Which sentence correctly uses 'either...or'?

• You can not only come with us for the weekend but also stay here.

• You can both come with us for the weekend and stay here.

• You can neither come with us for the weekend nor stay here.

• You can either come with us for the weekend or stay here.

What is the purpose of 'neither...nor'?

• To present two positive alternatives

• To present two negative alternatives

• To show uncertainty

• To indicate a sequence of events

Which sentence correctly uses 'neither...nor'?

• She is both tall and short.

• She is either tall or short.

• She is not only tall but also short.

• She is neither tall nor short.

What does 'whether...or' express?

• Two positive alternatives

• Two negative alternatives

• Uncertainty

• Immediate sequence