Worksheet 1: Introduction to Correlative Conjunctions
Practice using pairs like "either/or" and "both/and" to connect balanced ideas. Click below to print or save as a PDF.
Worksheet 1: Introduction to Correlative Conjunctions
Name: _________________________ Date: _________________________
1. Matching Halves
Draw a line to match the first part of the sentence on the left with the correct second part on the right.
| Sentence Part 1 | Sentence Part 2 |
|---|---|
| 1. The meal was not only delicious... | A. ...nor a nurse. |
| 2. You can either have the chocolate cake... | B. ...and entertaining. |
| 3. He is neither a doctor... | C. ...but also beautifully presented. |
| 4. The book is both informative... | D. ...or the apple pie. |
2. Fill in the Blanks
Complete each sentence with the correct correlative conjunction pair: either/or, neither/nor, both/and, not only/but also.
1. He is ________ a talented singer ________ a gifted dancer.
2. For dessert, you can have ________ ice cream ________ fruit salad.
3. The new employee is ________ friendly ________ hardworking.
4. The movie was ________ interesting ________ it was too long.
2. For dessert, you can have ________ ice cream ________ fruit salad.
3. The new employee is ________ friendly ________ hardworking.
4. The movie was ________ interesting ________ it was too long.
3. Sentence Correction
Find the error in each sentence and rewrite it correctly.
Original: He is not only a good student and also a great athlete.
Corrected:
Original: You can either have tea nor coffee.
Corrected:
Original: She likes both to swim or to hike.
Corrected: