The document provides examples of connectors used to indicate opposition, addition, and cause/effect in writing. It gives pairs of sentences and shows how to combine them using connectors like "although", "moreover", "because", and "if". It also discusses the rule of parallel structure and provides examples of parallel and non-parallel constructions.
15. When using these constructions, the X and Y must be the same grammatical forms: both nouns, both infinitives, both prepositional phrases, both gerunds, or both clauses. You must either stay home or go with us . Either you must stay home or go with us . You can join either the army or the navy. Either you can join the army or the navy. This car is not only fast but also safe . This car is not only fast but also it is safe to drive . We are not for war but for peace . We are not for war but peace In counselling, I think both talking and listening are important. In counselling, I think both talking and to listen are important. CORRECT I NCORRECT