Exercise 1: Correlative Conjunctions | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  Which of the following is a correlative conjunction pair?

(A) Both...and

(B) Either...or

(C) Neither...nor

(D) All of the above

Correct Answer: 1D

Question 2:  Identify the correlative conjunctions in the sentence: 'Either you come to the party or you stay home.'

(A) either / come

(B) come / stay

(C) either or

(D) to you

Correct Answer: 2C

Question 3:  What is the function of correlative conjunctions?

(A) To connect independent clauses

(B) To join words or phrases

(C) To show a relationship between elements

(D) To introduce subordinate clauses

Correct Answer: 3C

Question 4:  Choose the correct correlative conjunctions for the blank: '______ he is tired, ______ he is determined.'

(A) Neither...nor

(B) Both...and

(C) Either...or

(D) Not only...but also

Correct Answer: 4B

Question 5:  Which of the following sentences contains an incorrect use of correlative conjunctions?

(A) Either you complete the task or you will face consequences.

(B) Both Sarah and John enjoy playing tennis and swimming.

(C) Neither the dog nor the cat wants to go outside.

(D) Not only did she study hard but she also passed the exam.

Correct Answer: 5B

Question 6:  In the sentence, 'Not only did she win the race, but she also broke the record,' what is the correlative conjunction pair?

(A) not only did

(B) did also

(C) Not only but also

(D) she...the

Correct Answer: 6C

Question 7:  What is the purpose of using correlative conjunctions?

(A) To add emphasis

(B) To create compound sentences

(C) To introduce subordinate clauses

(D) All of the above

Correct Answer: 7D

Question 8:  Choose the correct correlative conjunctions for the blank: '______ they were tired, ______ they continued working.'

(A) Either...or

(B) Neither...nor

(C) Both...and

(D) Not only...but also

Correct Answer: 8C

Question 9:  Which of the following sentences demonstrates the use of correlative conjunctions?

(A) The dog neither barked nor wagged its tail.

(B) She likes neither tea nor coffee.

(C) Either you finish your homework or you go to bed.

(D) Both A and B

Correct Answer: 9D

Question 10:  What is the correct correlative conjunction pair in the sentence: 'Whether you pass or fail, you should keep trying.'?

(A) Whether...or

(B) pass...fail

(C) should...trying

(D) you...you

Correct Answer: 10A