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Correlative Conjunctions

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Q. 1
Which of the following sentences correctly uses "either...or"?
A
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.
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Q. 2
In the sentence, "I couldn't decide whether to take the bus or the train," what does "whether...or" introduce?
A
A choice
B
A comparison
C
A contrast
D
A negation
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Q. 3
What should be avoided when using correlative conjunctions?
A
Redundancy or repetition
B
Clear choices between options
C
Balance in sentence structure
D
Punctuation
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Q. 4
What do correlative conjunctions help establish in sentences?
A
Contrast
B
Parallel structure
C
Causality
D
Punctuation
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Q. 5
Which correlative conjunction indicates that neither of the options is true or valid, expressing a negative idea?
A
Both...and
B
Either...or
C
Neither...nor
D
Not only...but also
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Q. 6
Which correlative conjunction indicates a situation of uncertainty or a decision to be made?
A
Not only...but also
B
Either...or
C
Both...and
D
Whether...or
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Q. 7
Which correlative conjunction is used to express a negative idea, suggesting that both options are not true or valid?
A
Not only...but also
B
Either...or
C
Both...and
D
Neither...nor
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Q. 8
Which of the following sentences uses "either...or" incorrectly?
A
You can either eat your dinner or your dessert.
B
Either Jane and Mary will attend the party.
C
You can either have ice cream or pie for dessert.
D
Either you study for the exam or you'll fail.
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Q. 9
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct usage of "both...and"?
A
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.
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Q. 10
Which of the following sentences correctly uses "as...as" for comparison?
A
The cake tastes as sweet as.
B
This movie is as long as my friend's.
C
John is as good as playing the guitar as his brother.
D
She sings as beautifully as her sister.
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Q. 11
Which correlative conjunction is used to present a choice between two alternatives?
A
Neither...nor
B
Either...or
C
Both...and
D
Not only...but also
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Q. 12
When using "as...as" as a correlative conjunction, what does it typically indicate?
A
Choice
B
Comparison or similarity
C
Contrast
D
Negation
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Q. 13
Which correlative conjunction is used for making comparisons?
A
Not only...but also
B
As...as
C
Both...and
D
Whether...or
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Q. 14
In the sentence, "John is as tall as his brother," what is being compared?
A
John's height to his own height
B
John's height to his brother's height
C
John's height to someone other than his brother
D
John's age to his brother's age
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Q. 15
In the sentence, "She is not only smart but also funny," what is emphasized by the correlative conjunction "not only...but also"?
A
Both her intelligence and humor
B
Her humor
C
Her intelligence
D
Neither her intelligence nor her humor
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Q. 16
What do correlative conjunctions do in a sentence?
A
Express causality
B
Join elements in a balanced manner
C
Separate words and phrases
D
Modify adjectives
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Q. 17
Which correlative conjunction is used to emphasize both elements in a sentence?
A
Either...or
B
Not only...but also
C
Both...and
D
Neither...nor
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Q. 18
Which of the following sentences correctly uses "neither...nor"?
A
Neither the book nor the magazine is interesting.
B
Neither Jane or Mark can swim.
C
Neither the cat or the dog are outside.
D
Neither she nor he likes ice cream.
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Q. 19
What is the purpose of "whether...or" in a sentence?
A
To present a choice or decision
B
To indicate contrast
C
To express certainty
D
To convey similarity
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