Correlative Conjunctions Exercises

What is a correlative conjunction?Choose the correct answer:

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

Which of the following is a pair of correlative conjunctions?Choose the correct answer:

And
Because
Either/Or
Although

Which sentence correctly uses a pair of correlative conjunctions?Choose the correct answer:

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

Which of the following is NOT a common mistake when using correlative conjunctions?Choose the correct answer:

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

Which pair of correlative conjunctions is used to present two negative alternatives?Choose the correct answer:

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

Which sentence incorrectly uses a pair of correlative conjunctions?Choose the correct answer:

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.

Which pair of correlative conjunctions is used to present two positive alternatives?Choose the correct answer:

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

Which sentence correctly uses the correlative conjunctions “not only/but also”?Choose the correct answer:

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.

Which of the following sentences uses correlative conjunctions incorrectly?Choose the correct answer:

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.

Which pair of correlative conjunctions is used to present two alternatives?Choose the correct answer:

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