Multiple Choice Questions
Correlative Conjunctions
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Q. 1
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct usage of "both...and"?
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Both my brother and my sister are studying.B
Both my brother and sister are studying.C
Both my brother is studying and my sister is dancing.D
Both my brother and my sister are studying and.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 2
What do correlative conjunctions help establish in sentences?
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ContrastB
Parallel structureC
CausalityD
PunctuationClick an option to check your answer
Q. 3
Which correlative conjunction is used to express a negative idea, suggesting that both options are not true or valid?
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Not only...but alsoB
Either...orC
Both...andD
Neither...norClick an option to check your answer
Q. 4
In the sentence, "I couldn't decide whether to take the bus or the train," what does "whether...or" introduce?
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A comparisonB
A contrastC
A negationD
A choiceClick an option to check your answer
Q. 5
Which of the following sentences uses "either...or" incorrectly?
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You can either eat your dinner or your dessert.B
Either you study for the exam or you'll fail.C
You can either have ice cream or pie for dessert.D
Either Jane and Mary will attend the party.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 6
In the sentence, "John is as tall as his brother," what is being compared?
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John's height to his brother's heightB
John's height to someone other than his brotherC
John's height to his own heightD
John's age to his brother's ageClick an option to check your answer
Q. 7
Which correlative conjunction is used for making comparisons?
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Not only...but alsoB
As...asC
Both...andD
Whether...orClick an option to check your answer
Q. 8
In the sentence, "She is not only smart but also funny," what is emphasized by the correlative conjunction "not only...but also"?
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Both her intelligence and humorB
Her humorC
Her intelligenceD
Neither her intelligence nor her humorClick an option to check your answer
Q. 9
What is the purpose of "whether...or" in a sentence?
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To indicate contrastB
To convey similarityC
To express certaintyD
To present a choice or decisionClick an option to check your answer
Q. 10
When using "as...as" as a correlative conjunction, what does it typically indicate?
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ChoiceB
ContrastC
NegationD
Comparison or similarityClick an option to check your answer
Q. 11
Which of the following sentences correctly uses "either...or"?
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Both you and I can either go to the concert.B
Either I will go to the party and stay home.C
Either you study hard or you will fail the exam.D
Neither the cat either the dog is in the garden.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 12
Which of the following sentences correctly uses "as...as" for comparison?
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This movie is as long as my friend's.B
She sings as beautifully as her sister.C
John is as good as playing the guitar as his brother.D
The cake tastes as sweet as.Click an option to check your answer
Q. 13
Which correlative conjunction is used to present a choice between two alternatives?
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Neither...norB
Either...orC
Both...andD
Not only...but alsoClick an option to check your answer
Q. 14
Which correlative conjunction is used to emphasize both elements in a sentence?
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Either...orB
Not only...but alsoC
Both...andD
Neither...norClick an option to check your answer
Q. 15
What should be avoided when using correlative conjunctions?
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Redundancy or repetitionB
Clear choices between optionsC
PunctuationD
Balance in sentence structureClick an option to check your answer
Q. 16
Which correlative conjunction indicates a situation of uncertainty or a decision to be made?
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Not only...but alsoB
Either...orC
Both...andD
Whether...orClick an option to check your answer
Q. 17
Which correlative conjunction indicates that neither of the options is true or valid, expressing a negative idea?
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Both...andB
Either...orC
Neither...norD
Not only...but alsoClick an option to check your answer
Q. 18
What do correlative conjunctions do in a sentence?
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Join elements in a balanced mannerB
Express causalityC
Modify adjectivesD
Separate words and phrasesClick an option to check your answer
Q. 19
Which of the following sentences correctly uses "neither...nor"?
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Neither the cat or the dog are outside.B
Neither the book nor the magazine is interesting.C
Neither she nor he likes ice cream.D
Neither Jane or Mark can swim.Click an option to check your answer
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