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American English Grammar
Correlative conjunction
Learning objectives
In this lesson you will watch a correlative conjunction video, learn the definition of a correlative conjunction, study examples of correlative conjunctions, and take a test.
Watch the video

Definition of a correlative conjunction
Examples of correlative conjunctions
  • You should either study for the exam or finish your homework.
  • Today, it was not only warm but also humid.
  • The following pairs of words are correlative conjunctions
  • both...and, either...or, neither...nor, not only...but also, so...as, whether...or
Take the test
Study the examples of correlative conjunctions listed above. For each test question, fill in the blank (________) with the correct correlative conjunction.
Fun Easy English Tests
Correlative conjunction
 
  1.  ________ Jane ________ John like to go mountain bike riding.
A. whether...or
B. either...or
C. neither...nor
D. not only...but also

  2.  You need to decide ________ you want to go to the movies ________ to the park today.
A. whether...or
B. either...or
C. neither...nor
D. not only...but also

  3.  Every day during the Winter it is ________ raining ________ snowing.
A. whether...or
B. either...or
C. neither...nor
D. not only...but also

  4.  Today, ________ was it raining ________ snowing.
A. whether...or
B. either...or
C. neither...nor
D. not only...but also

  5.  I decided to purchase ________ the white shirt ________ the green shirt, but not both.
A. whether...or
B. either...or
C. neither...nor
D. not only...but also

  6.  ________ the boss ________ the manager wanted to admit there was a problem in the company.
A. whether...or
B. either...or
C. neither...nor
D. not only...but also

  7.  ________ were you late for class ________ forgot to do your homework.
A. whether...or
B. either...or
C. neither...nor
D. not only...but also

  8.  You need to decide if you want to go to ________ this college ________ that college.
A. whether...or
B. either...or
C. neither...nor
D. not only...but also

  9.  She was not sure ________ she wanted to travel to Japan ________ travel to Thailand.
A. whether...or
B. either...or
C. neither...nor
D. not only...but also

  10.  ________ is the food in this restaurant awful ________ the prices are way too high.
A. whether...or
B. either...or
C. neither...nor
D. not only...but also

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