Mastering Correlative Conjunctions

Which of the following is a pair of correlative conjunctions?

• because/so

• either/or

• if/then

• although/but

Choose the sentence that correctly uses "both/and."

• Both the cat or the dog are sleeping.

• Both the cat and the dog are sleeping.

• Both the cat nor the dog are sleeping.

• Both the cat but also the dog are sleeping.

Which sentence uses "neither/nor" correctly?

• Neither the apples or the oranges are ripe.

• Neither the apples nor the oranges are ripe.

• Neither the apples and the oranges are ripe.

• Neither the apples but also the oranges are ripe.

Identify the correlative conjunctions in this sentence: "Not only did she win the race, but she also broke the record."

• not only/but also

• did/she

• win/broke

• only/but

Which sentence correctly uses "either/or"?

• Either you can have cake and ice cream.

• Either you can have cake or ice cream.

• Either you can have cake nor ice cream.

• Either you can have cake but also ice cream.

Fill in the blanks: _______ the teacher _______ the students knew the answer.

• Either/or

• Both/and

• Neither/nor

• Not only/but also

Choose the best way to complete the sentence: "You can _______ have pizza _______ pasta for dinner."

• both/and

• either/or

• neither/nor

• not only/but also

Which sentence shows the correct use of "not only/but also"?

• Not only did he finish his homework, but also cleaned his room.

• Not only did he finish his homework, but he also cleaned his room.

• Not only did he finish his homework, and he also cleaned his room.

• Not only did he finish his homework, or he also cleaned his room.

Select the sentence that uses "neither/nor" to show two negative choices.

• Neither the rain nor the wind stopped the parade.

• Neither the rain or the wind stopped the parade.

• Neither the rain and the wind stopped the parade.

• Neither the rain but also the wind stopped the parade.

Which sentence uses "both/and" to show two positive things?

• Both the movie and the book were exciting.

• Both the movie or the book were exciting.

• Both the movie nor the book were exciting.

• Both the movie but also the book were exciting.