Synthesis Notes

Dear all,

Synthesis Notes

Although

Shows a difference in two actions or events happening. It has the same meaning as 'but'.

Unless

Shows an action plus the consequences if it is not carried out or fulfilled. If your action is positive, the consequence should be negative. If the action stated is negative, the consequence becomes positive.

e.g 
Unless you disturb the cat, it will not bite you. (If you do not disturb the cat, what will happen?)

Unless you do not study hard, you will do well for the examinations.

Both

Both (Noun 1) and (Noun 2) verb.......

Who

Person Who Verb

He is the boy who likes to dance.

Whom

Person Whom Person

The boy whom I talked to is a dancer.

Either ...... or.....

If 'Either...or' is used at the start of the sentence, then:

Either (Noun 1) or (Noun 2) (Verb - the singular/plural form of the verb depends on the 2nd Noun)..........

If 'either....or' is used in the middle of the sentence, then:

- If there is only ONE main verb:

.............. VERB either Noun 1 or Noun 2.......................

The box is either small or big.

- If there are two verbs:

.............. either VERB 1 or VERB 2.......................

Jack either plays at the field or jogs in the park.

Sincerely,
Mr Nelson Ong