Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
For this exercise, complete each sentence by filling in the blank with the appropriate correlative conjunction.
1. Either you _ the trash out, or I will.
2. She enjoys _ singing _ dancing.
3. The cake was _ too bitter _ too sweet.
4. He was _ tired that he could _ keep his eyes open.
5. _ I finish my homework _ will I be allowed to watch TV.
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice Questions
Select the correct correlative conjunction to complete each sentence.
1. He _ fell asleep _ he was so tired.
2. _ do your homework _ you will get a zero for this assignment.
3. We will attend the concert _ if we get the tickets on time.
Exercise 3: Complete the Sentences
Complete each sentence using the correct correlative conjunction.
1. _ I go swimming, _ I will go hiking.
2. She _ likes cats _ dogs.
3. My brother _ remembers his past well _ cannot recall yesterday's events.
4. He _ only likes outdoor sports _ cannot stand indoor games.
5. _ we secure a place in the college, _ we will have to look for alternatives.
Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences
Create your own sentences that demonstrate each of these correlative conjunctions: either/or, neither/nor, both/and, not only/but also, whether/or.
Answers:
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
1. Either you take the trash out, or I will.
2. She enjoys both singing and dancing.
3. The cake was neither too bitter nor too sweet.
4. He was so tired that he could not keep his eyes open.
5. Only if I finish my homework then will I be allowed to watch TV.
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice Questions
1. He (b) neither/nor fell asleep because he was so tired.
2. (b) Either/or do your homework, or you will get a zero for this assignment.
3. We will attend the concert (c) either/or if we get the tickets on time.
Exercise 3: Complete the Sentences
1. Either I go swimming, or I will go hiking.
2. She both likes cats and dogs.
3. My brother either remembers his past well or cannot recall yesterday's events.
4. He not only likes outdoor sports but also cannot stand indoor games.
5. Whether we secure a place in the college, or we will have to look for alternatives.
Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences
This exercise solution can vary as it depends on the sentence created by the learner. Make sure to check that the correct correlative conjunction has been used and that it makes sense within the sentence.
