Which of the following sentences illustrates the incorrect use of ...

[Bernana]

Which of the following sentences illustrates the incorrect use of the conjunction either?
 
  A. Nancy spends her time either in New York or in San Francisco.
  B. Brian will go home either today or tomorrow.
  C. Stacey will arrive either today or will arrive on Monday.
  D. John spends his time either working or commuting.

Question 2

Which of the following sentences uses conjunctions correctly?
 
  A. Shelley is a good employee.
  B. The reason for Alex's absence is because his mother is unwell.
  C. Sam pretended like he was unaffected by the news.
  D. Jennifer acted as if her life was going to change.

[popopong]

Answer to Question 1

C
The sentence that illustrates the incorrect use of the conjunction either is Stacey will arrive
either today or will arrive on Monday. A misplaced conjunction can change the meaning of a
sentence.

Answer to Question 2

D
The sentence that uses conjunctions correctly is Jennifer acted as if her life was going to
change. One of the pitfalls of using conjunctions is choosing a preposition when a conjunction
is needed. In this case, as if is correct and like would have been wrong.

[Bernana]

TYSM

[jackie]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it