Examples of disjunctive sentences

The disjunctive sentence is a type of sentence that is made up of two or more simple sentences that contradict each other in meaning or qualify each other. It is a resource that we use daily, both in written language and in oral conversations, so it is important to know how to recognize it and learn how to use it correctly.

In this lesson from a PROFESSOR we want to show you some examples of disjunctive sentences and explain exactly what these types of sentences are and how they are formed.

The disjunctive sentences are compound, as we mentioned earlier. They are made up of two or more propositions. Each of these simple sentences, which makes up a disjunctive sentence, pose two or more options about a common topic. On some occasions, the main intention is to propose some options to receive a clear answer from the of the interlocutor, others simply show a doubt that the sender is having and that he has not yet achieved. solve.

For example: Either you learn to drive or you won't be able to go camping.

Is about coordinated Compound Sentences, in which each of the propositions of which they are composed are combined with each other, but remain in the same level of hierarchy. That is, there is not one of the sentences that prevails over the others, but all are equally valid and possible.

Disjunctive sentences use disjunctive links to separate each of the propositions from it. These are usually the particles "o" (if the next word begins with the letter "o" it is automatically changed to "u", without changing its meaning), or "or".

For example: You do your homework right now or I won't let you go to your friend's house tonight.

In this example, we can see how the sender is giving the interlocutor two equally valid options, about what is going to happen tonight. The interlocutor will have full freedom to choose which of them he chooses, even if the tone is very threatening.

The best way to understand a lesson is to see some clear examples. In this way you will be able to see everything you have learned in a theoretical way, put into practice, and your brain will be able to retain it more easily. we leave you with some examples of disjunctive sentences, so that you can see how they are formed and know how to recognize them when you find yourself in front of one:

1. I will start the diet today or the scale will abandon me
2. Do you want me to call in the morning or better communicate after lunch?
3. Are you coming with us or will we meet directly there?
4. Do you understand or do I have to explain it to you again?
5. I don't know if it will be an informal meeting or if we will talk about important matters.
6. Either you finish school soon, or we won't be traveling to the beach this year.
7. I have to sell this house or they're going to abandon it.
8. Fix that plate you broke now or let's go buy one before my parents get here.
9. You have to give them an answer or they will hire someone else
10. Either you start treating me better, or this will be over soon.
11. I don't know if it will rain on Sunday or we will be able to go to the field.
12. Let's buy the brown bag or they'll run out of stock.
13. You can pay in cash or opt for a payment plan with a small interest.
14. I'm offering you an appointment for this Saturday or you'll have to wait until next month.
15. Either you tell him today, or I'll end up telling him tomorrow.
16. Next Thursday will be a holiday, or did they finally change it?
17. I could ask my mother to cook, or do you think it's better to order takeout?
18. Stop eating those chocolates or tomorrow there will be hives all over your body.
19. I can drop you off at the train station, or do you prefer that I call a taxi?
20. Everyone must bring their university report card or carry some document that proves their student status.
21. Do you study or work?
22. If you are a victim or see or hear signs of abuse, do not shut up, report it
23. Take it or leave it.
24. If you lose or forget the password, you must contact the administrator
25. Either you finish the plate or you don't have dessert
26. It is normal to be afraid of speaking or expressing an opinion in public
27. Are you staying home or joining us?
28. Do you like orange or do you prefer lemon?
29. I don't know whether to order pizza or eat some empanadas
30. Either you do what I told you or I will have to punish you
31. Either we have a coffee or we talk about our business
32. Bring warm clothes or you will suffer from the cold throughout the night

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