When working with correlative

conjunctions either – or and neither – nor,

ensure the “subject and verb agreement”.
The verb agrees in number with the one
nearest to it.
Example 1:
Either the pupils or the teacher is in the gym right now.

“teacher” is the word that is nearest to the verb.

“Teacher” is a singular subject, so the verb must be in the s-
form or use the is/was linking verb.

Example 2:
Either the pupil or the teachers are in the gym right now.

See the difference?

Example 3:
Neither the principal nor the parents know what the surprise
was.
“parents” is the word that is nearest to the verb.
“Parents” is a plural subject, so the verb must be in the base-
form (without s) or use the are/were linking verb.
Example 4:
Neither the teachers nor the principal knows what the
surprise was.

See the difference?

E. Complete these sentences by underlining the correct verb.
 On the other hand, the correlative
conjunction both – and always use the
plural verb. Meaning, the verb must be in
the base-form (without s) or use the
are/were linking verb.
Examples:
* Both the girl and the boy eat the
spaghetti.
* Both the teachers and the principal
know what the surprise was.
* Both the pupils and the teachers are in
the gym right now.
F. Write the correct verb in your book beside the picture.

1. Both Jean and Ben (is, are) going to the party.

2. Both mother and father (buys, buy) the bag I liked.

3. Both the captain and the soldiers (run, runs) two miles

every day.
CLIPPED WORDS
are words made shorter by
dropping one or more
syllables.
Examples:
Original Word Clipped
cellular cell
advertisement ad
examination exam
champion champ
laboratory lab
submarine sub
hamburger burger
PERSONIFICATION

When inanimate objects

come alive like people.
Examples:

The stars are dancing.

The trees are marching like
troops at the field.
 Object Human Trait
Personified
1. night singing
2.

3.

4.

5.
B.
1. swayed its hips.
2. gathered around me.
3. squirted in delight.
4. giggling like little girls.
5. whispered a song.
A.Circle the conjunctions used in each sentence and
underline the ideas they join.

1.Not only the girls, but also the boys love Margery.

2.Everybody felt both relieved and thankful that they were safe.

3.Not only Margery, but also anyone of the children would have
been hurt if Jumper had not warned them.
1.Both farmer Thompson and Mrs. Williams admire Margery for
being helpful.

2.Not only was she sensible, but she was also beautiful.
C.
D.
1. Either Jeff or Karl will go to the
meeting.
2. Neither Margery nor Tommy thought
they will meet again.
3. Both James and Jennifer went to the
gym.
4. Not only Kim but also Rey will join the
singing contest.

5. Neither junk food nor soft drink is good

for children.
 Signal Words

so when after

although then