Exploring Correlative Conjunctions in English

What are conjunctions primarily used for?

• To separate sentences

• To start new paragraphs

• To join words or parts of sentences

• To end sentences

Which of the following is a pair of correlative conjunctions?

• Because, Since

• And, But

• Both, And

• Although, Though

In the sentence 'Both Zoey and John decided to go on holiday,' what is the function of 'both' and 'and'?

• To show cause and effect

• To contrast two ideas

• To introduce a new idea

• To join two equal elements

What does the correlative conjunction 'either...or' indicate?

• One of the two options is true

• None of the options are true

• Neither option is true

• Both options are true

Which verb form should be used with 'neither...nor' when referring to two subjects?

• Third person plural

• Third person singular

• Second person plural

• First person singular

In the sentence 'Not only did John ignore her at the party, but also he pretended not to know her,' what is the function of 'not only...but also'?

• To show cause and effect

• To introduce a new idea

• To add emphasis

• To show contrast

What does the correlative conjunction 'as...as' indicate?

• Comparison of equality

• Contrast between two ideas

• Introduction of a new idea

• Cause and effect

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'whether...or'?

• Whether he likes it and he has to do it.

• Whether he likes it or he has to do it.

• Whether he likes it, he has to do it.

• Whether he likes it or not, he has to do it.

What is the main purpose of correlative conjunctions?

• To end sentences

• To introduce new ideas

• To join elements of the same kind

• To join unequal elements

Which of the following is NOT a correlative conjunction?

• Because...since

• Not only...but also

• Either...or

• Both...and