A conjunction joins words or groups of words in a sentence.
Used in pairs to indicate a relationship between two elements in a sentence: both/and, either/or, neither/nor, not only/but also.
Directions: Choose the correct answer
1) __________ you nor I got the promotion.
a. Either
b. Neither
c. Both
d. Not only
2) He is __________ smart in math, but also science.
a. either
b. neither
c. both
d. not only
3) I can go __________ tomorrow or Saturday.
a. either
b. neither
c. both
d. not only
4) She brought __________ potato salad and sandwiches to the picnic.
a. either
b. neither
c. both
d. not only
5) I am fine with __________ steak or chicken.
a. either
b. neither
c. both
d. not only
6) __________ is she allergic to dogs, but also cats.
a. Either
b. Neither
c. Both
d. Not only
7) My mom likes __________ cats nor dogs.
a. either
b. neither
c. both
d. not only
8) I speak __________ English and Spanish.
a. either
b. neither
c. both
d. not only
Directions: Choose the correct answer.
1) We traveled by both train __________ bus.
a. but also
b. and
c. nor
d. or
2) She is not only my wife, __________ my best friend.
a. but also
b. and
c. nor
d. or
3) I like neither studying __________ working. They are both terrible.
a. but also
b. and
c. nor
d. or
4) She doesn't exercise __________ eat well. I am worried about her.
a. but also
b. and
c. nor
d. or
5) They are not only kind, __________ very smart.
a. but also
b. and
c. nor
d. or
6) He is neither a good employee __________ a good friend.
a. but also
b. and
c. nor
d. or
7) We got to see both the parade __________ the fireworks.
a. but also
b. and
c. nor
d. or
8) She is not only coming to the party, __________ bringing all the food.
a. but also
b. and
c. nor
d. or
Quiz 1 Answers
1) b. Neither
2) d. not only
3) a. either
4) c. both
5) a. either
6) d. Not only
7) b. neither
8) c. both
Quiz 2 Answers
1) b. and
2) a. but also
3) c. nor
4) d. or
5) a. but also
6) c. nor
7) b. and
8) a. but also