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	Classroom Today Learn about correlative conjunctions Correlative Conjunctions Today you are going to learn about correlative conjunctions an important part of English grammar. Hey if you cannot understand something on this page, then use the Fun Easy English dictionary (opens in a new window) Quick Links Months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec August Dates 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31   Grammar: Correlative Conjunctions Definition of a correlative conjunction. A correlative conjunction is: a word that appears in pairs and connects equivalent parts of a sentence actually a coordinate conjunction connected to an adjective or an adverb Correlative Conjunction Examples 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 Fun Easy English Grammar Lessons   Video: Grammar Correlative Conjunctions More Videos From YOUR Teacher: Correlative Conjunctions Correlative conjunctions take a little more time to get than coordinate conjunctions since correlative conjunctions use word pairs to form the complete meaning. Test: Grammar Correlative Conjunctions Study the examples of correlative conjunctions listed above. For each test question, fill in the blank (________) with the correct 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 The correct answer is ........ c. neither...nor 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 The correct answer is ........ a. whether...or 3.  Every day during the Winter it is ________ raining ________ snowing.      a.  whether...or      b.  either...or      c.  neither...nor      d.  not only...but also The correct answer is ........ b. either...or 4.  Today, ________ was it raining ________ snowing.      a.  whether...or      b.  either...or      c.  neither...nor      d.  not only...but also The correct answer is ........ 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 The correct answer is ........ b. either...or 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 The correct answer is ........ c. neither...nor 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 The correct answer is ........ 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 The correct answer is ........ b. either...or 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 The correct answer is ........ a. whether...or 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 The correct answer is ........ d. not only...but also More Tests   Additional Information Study Tips (Beginner - Listening) Avoid Ineffective Study Methods. An audio lesson to help you study English more effectively. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Great English study tips. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.