98. Words Joined by "And." In the follo which words are joined by the conjunction and

1. Ruth and Robert own the book.
2. He bought and read the book.
3. He had a book and a magazine.
4. They came from John and Peter.
5. He gave Mary and me the books.
6. We are cousins and friends.
7. The book is interesting and new.
8. He is a neat and punctual librarian.
9. He reads quickly and well.

(Two subject

(Two verbs)
(Two direct
(Two objects
(Two indirec
(Two predica
(Two predica

(Two modify
(Two modify

Observe that when two or more words are j to perform the same service in the sentence they by "and." Make up other examples for the a

When two or more words are used as the predicate, they are called the compound subje pound predicate. A compound subject alwa plural verb.

Correct Use of Conjunctions. Observe the f I. "And" adds another idea of the same ger "Ruth and Robert " (two persons). It should join sentences that are separate ideas. This "the run on habit or "the baby blunder. learn to think in separate sentences, each sen complete thought.

2. If two ideas are joined, and only one of be chosen, the alternative conjunctions "eithe "neither" and are used; or 66 nor." "Either mean "one of either "; as, " Either Maud or Ph

"Neither" and nor

mean not one of

"Neither Maud nor Philip could go."

to one or the other, and not to both, a singular verb mus be used; as, "Either Maud or Philip is here" (n here"). Always use these words in pairs "either 'or," and "neither" with "nor." Say, "Neither M Philip could go " (not " or ").

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Change "and" to "either" and "or
nor" in the nine sentences on page 96.
ing change? How must the verb be changed?

Remember: Do not use too many and's.

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Use either and or (or neither and nor) for alternati ments, with singular verbs.

Analysis. (1) Find the conjunctions in the f sentences and tell what they connect. (2) Find the se that have the subject (" you ") understood. (3) Ana

sentences.

1. Triumph and toil are twins.

2. All human power is a combination of time and pati 3. Be moderate in the use of all things except air and s 4. The conditions of success in life are the possession ment, experience, initiative, and character.

6. Water, air, and cleanliness are the doctor's aids. 7. Be gentle and keep your voice low.

8. Music is the natural and universal language of the 9. Aim high and consider yourself capable of great thi 10. Increased means and increased leisure are civilizers II. Either be content with your condition or improve i 12. Do the thing right and do it right now.

13. Solitude is a necessity to a great and creative mind

14. Music should strike fire from the heart of man an bring tears from the eyes of woman.

99. A Pronunciation Drill. Copy the fol board and practice enunciating it clearly. pupils can read it best in relay, each taking a Pronounce and fully (not "an'")..

If anybody would make me the greatest king th with palaces and gardens, and fine dinners, a clothes, and hundreds of servants, on condition not read books, I would not be a king-I would ra man in a garret with plenty of books, than a king love reading.

Charades.

A Talk to the Class: Choose "Washington" in which the syllables make se words. Then either use those syllables as wỏ dialogue made up on the spur of the moment or silently without speaking a word. The audier word. For instance, “Washing" could be use dialogue; and "ton " could be used in a dialogu coal. In a third scene the word "Washington in a conversation.

In your program the class will be divided int each to act as a charade the name of an autho For your talk, now, each of you will suggest t author or a character in a book you have studied and tell how a small group could act it.

100. Playing Book Charades. The progra Day" will consist of the following:

A RECITATION. Somebody (Page 93)

CHARADES.

Authors and Characters in Books (Page 98) A RECITATION IN RELAY. The Camel's Nose (Page 95). (The class will vote for the best charade)

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