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Int 122 PDF
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CONJUNCTIONS - CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS
(Review and Expansion)
Correlative Conjunctions are pairs of words used to connect two structures together: nouns,
verbs, adjectives, adverbs, phrases, or sentences.
EITHER…OR
NEITHER…NOR
We use ‘neither…nor’ to deny two choices of option:
Examples: I have bought neither the jacket nor the sweater. (nouns)
She will neither sing nor play the guitar. (verbs)
I was neither hungry nor thirsty. (adjectives)
He drives neither too fast nor too slowly. (adverbs)
I can come neither on Saturday nor on Sunday. (phrases)
BOTH…AND
We use ‘both…and’ to add two similar options:
Examples: I bought not only the shoes but also the handbag. (nouns)
He not only works but also takes an evening course. (verbs)
Sam is not only anxious but also upset. (adjectives)
He works not only quickly but also efficiently. (adverbs)
I study not only in the morning but also at night. (phrases)
Exercise I:
1. They might come either on Monday or on Tuesday.
2. Rod should not only study but also find a part-time job.
3. Marion works neither on Wednesday nor on Sunday.
4. We have both booked a hotel room and rented a car.
5. I must get either some advice or some professional help.
6. That store sells not only clothes but also jewelry.
7. I will order neither fish nor shellfish.
8. Mary has met both Mr. Garrison and his wife.
9. We can either order some food or eat out.
10. Rock music is popular not only in the US but also abroad.
11. Susan has neither a computer nor a cell phone.
12. You have to take both a written test and an oral exam.
13. I’ll go to the party either with Nancy or with Cindy.
14. He has not only solved the mystery but also captured the criminal.
15. Sarah bought neither the suit nor the dress.