Quiz Focusing on Paired Conjunctions

• -- Not only do we want to go but we also have enough money.
• -- That story was neither true nor realistic.
• -- Sometimes it is not only wise to listen to your parents but also interesting.
• -- Both Peter and I are coming next week.
• -- In the end he had to choose either his career or his hobby.
• -- I would love to take both my laptop and my cell phone on holiday.
• -- Students who do well not only study hard but also use their instincts if they do not know the answer.
• -- Either Jack will have to work more hours or we will have to hire somebody new.

Combine the following sentences into one sentence using paired conjunctions: both ... and; not only ... but also; either ... or; neither ... nor

• We could fly. We could go by train.

  -- Either we could fly or we could go by train.

• She will have to study hard. She will have to concentrate to do well on the exam.

  -- Not only will she have to study hard, but she will also have to concentrate to do well on the exam.

• Jack is not here. Tom is in another city.

  -- Neither Jack nor Tom are here.

• The speaker will not confirm the story. The speaker will not deny the story.

  -- The speaker will neither confirm nor deny the study.

• Pneumonia is a dangerous disease. Small pox is a dangerous illness.

  -- Both Pneumonia and Small Pox are dangerous illnesses (diseases).

• Fred loves traveling. Jane wants to go around the world.

  -- Both Fred and Jane love traveling.

• It might rain tomorrow. It might snow tomorrow.

  -- It might both rain and snow tomorrow.

• Smoking isn't good for your heart. Drinking isn't good for your health.

  -- Neither smoking nor drinking are good for your health.