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.
Correlative Conjunction Video
Correlative Conjunction Definition
A correlative conjunction is:
a word that appears in pairs and connects equivalent
parts of a
sentence
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
Correlative
Conjunctions Test
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
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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(Beginner - Listening)
An audio lesson to
help with your understanding of common mistakes. The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this
audio program.
Commonly Confused Words: Part One
(Beginner - Listening,
reading)
A video lesson to
help with your understanding of commonly confused
words.
The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page.
Commonly Confused Words: Part One
(Beginner - Listening)
An audio lesson to
help with your understanding of commonly confused
words. The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this
audio program.
Commonly Confused Words: Part Two
(Beginner - Listening,
reading)
A video lesson to
help with your understanding of commonly confused
words.
The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page.
Commonly Confused Words: Part Two
(Beginner - Listening)
An audio lesson to
help with your understanding of commonly confused
words. The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this
audio program.
