Correlative Conjunctions Exercises

1. What is a correlative conjunction?

A word that introduces a dependent clause
A pair of connecting words that join similar or equal ideas
A word that connects two independent clauses
A word that replaces a noun

2. Which of the following is a pair of correlative conjunctions?

And
Because
Either/Or
Although

3. Which sentence correctly uses a pair of correlative conjunctions?

I like either tea or coffee.
I like neither tea nor coffee.
I like both tea and coffee.
All of the above

4. Which of the following is NOT a common mistake when using correlative conjunctions?

Using only one of the correlative conjunctions
Using them in the correct order
Forgetting the punctuation
Forgetting to use similar ideas

5. Which pair of correlative conjunctions is used to present two negative alternatives?

Either/Or
Neither/Nor
Both/And
Not only/But also

6. Which sentence incorrectly uses a pair of correlative conjunctions?

I will either go to the store or stay home.
Neither my brother nor my sister is coming to the party.
Both my brother and sister are going to the party.
I like not only pizza but pasta.

7. Which pair of correlative conjunctions is used to present two positive alternatives?

Either/Or
Neither/Nor
Both/And
Not only/But also

8. Which sentence correctly uses the correlative conjunctions “not only/but also”?

I not only like reading books but also writing stories.
I not only like reading books, but also writing stories.
I not only like reading books, but also I like writing stories.
I not only like reading books but also like writing stories.

9. Which of the following sentences uses correlative conjunctions incorrectly?

Either you apologize, or I will leave.
Neither the teacher nor the student was happy with the grade.
I like both cats and dogs.
I will neither go to the store, nor I will stay home.

10. Which pair of correlative conjunctions is used to present two alternatives?

Either/Or
Neither/Nor
Both/And
Not only/But also