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Paired Conjuntions 

    Paired conjuctions link parallel words, phrases, and clauses.

    The elements connected by correlative conjunctions are usually parallel that means that they are similar in length and grammatical form. Each element is called a conjunction.

   Either ... or, neither ... nor, and not only ... but also are all correlative conjunctions. They connect two equal grammatical items. If, for example, a noun follows either, then a noun will also follow or.

    Primary correlative conjunctions: 

• Not only... but also...
• Both... and...
• Either... or...
• Neither... nor...
• Not... but...
• Wether... or...

    Other pairs that sometimes have a coordinating function include the following: 

1) As... as...

     He is as intelligent as fast to solve math problems 

2) Just as . . . So

    Just as the body needs regular exercise, so too an engine needs to be run at regular intervals.

3) The more . . . the less 

   The more you think about it, the less likely it is you will take action. The more you bring, the less we spend 

4) The more . . . the more

5) No sooner . . . Than

   No sooner had I arrived at the station than the train came. (= I came first and the train arrived right after me.)

    No sooner had we heard the noise than we rushed to the spot.

   No sooner had she finished one project than she started working on the next.

6) Whether . . . or

  At that point we will decide wether or not to ask for the opportunity. 

Types of Phrases

Types	Definition	Use	Examples
Noun Phrase	A noun phrase consists of a noun and other related words (usually modifiers and determiners, after or before the noun) which modify the noun. It functions like a noun in a sentence.	Nominals	He is wearing a nice red shirt. (object) She brought a glass full of water.  (object)   The boy with brown hair is laughing. (noun)  A man on the roof was shouting. (subject) The girl with blue eyes bought a beautiful chair (subject and object). We can have adjectives or other phrases in a noun phrase
Prepositional phrase.	A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition, object of preposition (noun or pronoun) and may also consist of other modifiers.  A prepositional phrase starts with a preposition and mostly ends with a noun or pronoun. Whatever prepositional phrase ends with is called object of preposition	Adjectival and adverbial	A boy on the roof is singing a song.                 (As adjective) The man in the room is our teacher.          (As adjective) She is shouting in a loud voice.                    (As adverb)   He always behaves in a good manner.         (As adverb)
Adjective Phrase.	An adjective phrase is a group of words that functions like an adjective in a sentence. It consists of adjectives, modifier and any word that modifies a noun or pronoun. An adjective phrase functions like an adjective to modify (or tell about) a noun or a pronoun in a sentence.	Adjectival	He is wearing a nice red shirt. (modifies shirt) The girl with brown hair is singing a song. (modifies girl)  (also a prepositional phrase) He gave me a glass full of water. (modifies glass) A boy from America won the race.  (modifies boy) ***** Prepositional phrases and participle phrases also function as adjectives so we can also call them adjective phrases when they function as adjective
Adverb Phrase	An adverb phrase is a group of words that functions as an adverb in a sentence. It consists of adverbs or other words (preposition, noun, verb, modifiers) that make a group with works like an adverb in a sentence.	adverbial	He always behaves in a good manner.  (modifies verb behave) They were shouting in a loud voice.  (modifies verb shout) She always drives with care.   (modifies verb drive)  ****A prepositional phrase can also act as an adverb phrase
Verb Phrase	A verb phrase is a combination of main verb and its auxiliaries (helping verbs) in a sentence.	Verbal	He is eating an apple. She has finished her work. You should study for the exam. She has been sleeping for two hours.
Infinitive Phrase	An infinitive phrase consist of an infinitive(to + simple form of verb) and modifiers or other words associated to the infinitive	Adjectival, adverbial and nominal	He likes to read books.  (As noun/object) To earn money is a desire of everyone.     (As noun/subject) He shouted to inform people about fire.  (As adverb, modifies verb shout) He made a plan to buy a car. (As adjective, modifies noun plan)
Gerund Phrase	A gerund phrase consists of a gerund(verb + ing) and modifiers or other words associated with the gerund	Nominal	I like writing good essays.    (As noun/object) She started thinking about the problem.   (As noun/object)  Sleeping late at night is not a good habit.   (As noun/subject) Weeping of a baby woke him up.  (As noun/subject) When writing a letter, check the spelling (after subordinators)
Participle Phrase	A participle phrase consists of a present participle (verb + ing), a past participle (verb ending in -ed or other form in case of irregular verbs) and modifiers or other associate words. A participle phrase is separated by commas most of the time.	Adjectival	The kids, making a noise, need food.  (modifies kids)  I received a letter, mentioning about my exam.     (modifies letter)  The table, made of steel, is too expensive. (modifies table) We saw a car, damaged in an accident. (modifies car)
Appositive	An appositive phrase consist mostly of a noun phrase separated by commas that helps describe the noun just before it.	Nominative	The last president, a frustrated woman, collapsed last night.  (noun phrases mostly)

Nominals: Work with the subject. 

Adjectivals: Work with the noun. 

Adverbials: Work with the verb. 

Nominatives: Work with extra information or commas. 

Use                                                                  Type of Phrase

Adjectival:                                                     Adjective Phrase.
Adverbial:                                                      Adverb Phrase.
Verbal:                                                           Verbal Phrase.
Nominals:               Noun Phrase, Gerund Phrase, Infinitive Phrase. 

Nominatives:                                                    Appositive, Absolute.
Adverbial and Adjectival:    Participle Phrase, Prepositional Phrase, Infinitive Phrase.

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    Claudia Poll is a Costa Rican swimmer who has reached many achievements for her country as the first woman participating in Olimpics Games. She has shown not only the disipline that a sport such as swimming demands, but also the capacity to achieve what people really want.  In 1989, Claudia started her carrier as a swimmer, winning both seven golden medals and seven global records which put her into the global ranking.

    Poll is a tall blond gorgeous woman who has striven for what she has nowadays. Either in her competitions or in her personal life, this woman has known how to keep profesionalism. She explained to an intervie that she cannot eat certain kind of food.

    "I can eat neither chocolate nor fatty food." she said.

    On the other hand, the qualities that she has have been openly shown to the public. Her disipline, inspiration, love for swimming and effort has put her where she is right now. It is important to point out the fact that she has sacrified a lot in her life. Nowadays, she loves swimming for hours as her favorite hobby. Claudia Poll has been a great example for women and all those people who wish they could be successful in life.