Exploring Correlative Conjunctions in Grammar

What does the 'co' part in 'correlative' mean?

• After

• Before

• Against

• With or together

Which of the following is a correct use of 'either...or'?

• Either you come, but you stay.

• Either you come, and you stay.

• Either you come, or you stay.

• Either you come, nor you stay.

What is the opposite of 'either...or'?

• Both...and

• Whether...or

• As...so

• Neither...nor

Which sentence correctly uses 'neither...nor'?

• Neither John and Mary likes pizza.

• Neither John nor Mary likes pizza.

• Neither John but Mary likes pizza.

• Neither John or Mary likes pizza.

What does 'both...and' indicate?

• A choice between two options

• A rejection of two options

• A connection between two things

• A consequence of an action

Which of the following sentences uses 'both...and' correctly?

• Both the cat or the dog are sleeping.

• Both the cat nor the dog are sleeping.

• Both the cat but the dog are sleeping.

• Both the cat and the dog are sleeping.

What relationship does 'as...so' set up?

• A choice between two options

• A relationship of consequence

• A connection between two things

• A rejection of two options

Which sentence correctly uses 'as...so'?

• As the sun rises, so does the day begins.

• As the sun rises, so does the day begin.

• As the sun rises, so the day begin.

• As the sun rises, so the day begins.

What does 'whether...or' suggest?

• A definite choice between two options

• A rejection of two options

• A connection between two things

• A possibility between two options

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

• Whether you like it or not, you have to go.

• Whether you like it nor not, you have to go.

• Whether you like it and not, you have to go.

• Whether you like it but not, you have to go.