Exercise 2: Correlative Conjunctions | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  Which of the following is not a correlative conjunction pair?

(A) Either...or

(B) Both...and

(C) Neither...nor

(D) Not only...but also

Correct Answer: 1D

Question 2:  Identify the correlative conjunctions in the sentence: 'Neither the cat nor the dog wants to go outside.'

(A) Neither...cat

(B) cat...dog

(C) neither...nor

(D) go...outside

Correct Answer: 2C

Question 3:  What role do correlative conjunctions play in a sentence?

(A) To add emphasis

(B) To introduce subordinate clauses

(C) To join words or phrases

(D) To connect independent clauses

Correct Answer: 3A

Question 4:  Choose the correct correlative conjunctions for the blank: '______ he studies hard, ______ he excels in exams.'

(A) Either...or

(B) Not only...but also

(C) Both...and

(D) Neither...nor

Correct Answer: 4B

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

(A) Either you finish your work or you will face consequences.

(B) Both Sarah and Jack enjoy playing football and cricket.

(C) Not only did she sing but she also danced.

(D) Neither the teacher nor the students were happy with the result.

Correct Answer: 5B

Question 6:  In the sentence, 'Either you come early or you miss the bus,' what is the correlative conjunction pair?

(A) either...come

(B) come...early

(C) Either...or

(D) you...bus

Correct Answer: 6C

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

(A) To create compound sentences

(B) To introduce dependent clauses

(C) To emphasize certain points

(D) To establish a causal relationship

Correct Answer: 7C

Question 8:  Choose the correct correlative conjunctions for the blank: '______ she sings, ______ she plays the guitar.'

(A) Either...or

(B) Both...and

(C) Neither...nor

(D) Not only...but also

Correct Answer: 8B

Question 9:  Which of the following sentences does not use correlative conjunctions correctly?

(A) Neither the cat nor the dog were in the garden.

(B) Either you complete the task or you face consequences.

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

(D) Both A and B

Correct Answer: 9A

Question 10:  What is the correct correlative conjunction pair in the sentence: 'Whether you win or lose, always give your best.'?

(A) Whether...or

(B) win...lose

(C) always...best

(D) you...your

Correct Answer: 10A