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Meeting 12: Correlative Conjunction

Here are the answers to the questions with the correct correlative conjunctions: 1. both ... and 2. than 3. or 4. or 5. but also 6. then 7. nor 8. and 9. than 10. when

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Meeting 12: Correlative Conjunction

Here are the answers to the questions with the correct correlative conjunctions: 1. both ... and 2. than 3. or 4. or 5. but also 6. then 7. nor 8. and 9. than 10. when

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MEETING 12

CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTION
Correlative Conjunction

Correlative conjunctions are used in pairs, in order to


show the relationship between the ideas expressed in
different parts of a sentence.
For instance, in the following example, the expression
either ... or is used to indicate that the ideas expressed
in the two clauses represent two alternative choices of
action.

Examples:
- Either you should study harder, or you should take
a different course.
The most commonly used correlative conjunctions are
both ... and, either ... or and neither ... nor.
Correlative Conjunctions

both ... And He is both intelligent and good natured.


either ... Or I will either go for a walk or read a book.
neither ... Nor He is neither rich nor famous.
hardly ... When He had hardly begun to work, when he
was interrupted.
if ... Then If that is true, then what happened is not
surprising.
whether ... Or Have you decided whether you will come
or not?
no sooner ... than No sooner had I reached the
corner, than the bus came.
not only ... but also She is not only clever, but also
hard-working.
rather ... than I would rather go swimming
than go to the library.
scarcely ... when Scarcely had we left home,
when it started to rain.
what with ... and What with all her aunts, uncles
and cousins, she has many
relatives.
Answer the questions with the correct correlative
conjunctions.
1. I have both respect _________ admiration for them.

2. Hardly had I finished reading over the problem,


_________ the answer leapt to my mind.

3. It will rain either today _________ tomorrow.

4. He could not decide whether to tell the truth


_________ keep silent.

5. It was not only a beautiful day, ___________ the first


day of Spring.
6. If you follow the instructions, __________ you should
have no difficulty.

7. He is neither proud _________ condescending.

8. What with one thing _________ another, it was very late


by the time we left the house.

9. No sooner had I opened my eyes, _________ I


remembered where I was.

10. Scarcely had I heard the news, _________ my friend


arrived.

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