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The same pattern of words to show that two or more clauses or phrases are of equal importance. Usually joined by a coordinating conjunction.
Correct: The play was entertaining because of
the music, but confusing because of the plotlines.
Incorrect: The play was entertaining because of the music, but the plot was confusing.
Correct: Throw a can of soda down the stairs
to me.
Incorrect: Throw me down the stairs a can of
soda.
Correct: After Zeke was bitten by the
rattlesnake the doctor gave him an antidote to counteract the poison.
Incorrect: After Zeke was bitten by the
rattlesnake the doctor gave him an anecdote to counteract the poison.
Clause that works to describe the subject of the sentence. When the sentence begins with an adjective clause whatever is being described must be the subject of the second clause.