Correlative Conjunctions Worksheets and Exercises

May 16, 2025 by Alma Webster

Correlative conjunctions work in pairs to connect balanced ideas—like best friends in grammar! Words like either…or, neither…nor, and not only…but also add rhythm and clarity to your writing. These fun and interactive worksheets will help students spot, use, and master correlative pairs through sentence-building, corrections, and creative writing tasks. Let’s make grammar teamwork a breeze!

See more: Correlative Conjunctions: Useful List and Examples

Correlative Conjunctions Worksheets

  1. Rewrite each pair of simple sentences by combining them into one sentence using an appropriate correlative conjunction.

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2. Read each sentence and choose the correct correlative conjunction pair to complete it. Circle A, B, or C.

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3. Choose which correlative conjunction on the left is the correct one to use in the sentences on the right. A correlative conjunction can be used more than once.

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Correlative Conjunctions Exercises

Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Pair

Direction:

Choose the correct correlative conjunction pair to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.

Questions:

  1. I will bring _____ sandwiches _____ drinks for the picnic.
    A) neither…or  B) both…and  C) not only…nor

  2. _____ the teacher _____ the students arrived late to class.
    A) Neither…nor  B) Either…and  C) Whether…or

  3. You must decide _____ to join the game _____ sit out.
    A) both…and  B) whether…or  C) neither…and

  4. The show was _____ entertaining _____ educational.
    A) not only…but also  B) either…nor  C) both…or

  5. We are going to eat out _____ we find a good place _____ not.
    A) whether…or  B) neither…nor  C) both…or

  6. He is _____ too young _____ too inexperienced to drive.
    A) not only…but also  B) either…or  C) both…nor

  7. _____ the phone _____ the charger was found.
    A) Either…nor  B) Neither…nor  C) Whether…or

  8. You can wear _____ the red shirt _____ the blue one.
    A) either…or  B) both…nor  C) not only…nor

  9. _____ my mom _____ my dad can take me to the dentist.
    A) Both…and  B) Neither…or  C) Not only…nor

  10. She is studying _____ for the math exam _____ for the history test.
    A) either…nor  B) both…and  C) neither…but

Answer Key:

No. Correct Answer
1 B) both…and
2 A) Neither…nor
3 B) whether…or
4 A) not only…but also
5 A) whether…or
6 B) either…or
7 B) Neither…nor
8 A) either…or
9 A) Both…and
10 B) both…and

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blank

Direction:

Fill in each blank using the correct correlative conjunction pair from the list below. Use each pair only once.

Word Bank:

  • either…or

  • neither…nor

  • both…and

  • not only…but also

  • whether…or

  • as…as

  • just as…so

  • no sooner…than

  • such…that

  • rather…than

Sentences:

  1. I want to eat ______ pizza ______ spaghetti for dinner.

  2. She is ______ smart ______ kind to everyone.

  3. ______ the teacher ______ the students were present.

  4. We’ll go hiking ______ it rains ______ not.

  5. He is ______ tall ______ his older brother.

  6. ______ the movie ended, ______ the lights came on.

  7. ______ you win ______ lose, I’ll be proud of you.

  8. He would ______ play football ______ do his homework.

  9. ______ did she forget her books, ______ she lost her phone.

  10. It was ______ a boring lecture ______ half the class fell asleep.

Answer Key:

  1. either…or

  2. both…and

  3. neither…nor

  4. whether…or

  5. as…as

  6. no sooner…than

  7. whether…or

  8. rather…than

  9. not only…but also

  10. such…that

Exercise 3: Rewrite the Sentence

Direction:

Rewrite each pair of sentences using an appropriate correlative conjunction (e.g., either…or, neither…nor, both…and, not only…but also, etc.) to join the two clauses into one sentence.

Sentences to Rewrite:

  1. We can go to the zoo. We can go to the museum.
    → ___________________________________________

  2. John isn’t helpful. John isn’t polite.
    → ___________________________________________

  3. Sarah sings beautifully. Sarah plays the piano well.
    → ___________________________________________

  4. He will take the train. He will take the bus.
    → ___________________________________________

  5. I don’t know if she will call. I don’t know if she will text.
    → ___________________________________________

  6. That book is exciting. That book is educational.
    → ___________________________________________

  7. My brother doesn’t like apples. My brother doesn’t like oranges.
    → ___________________________________________

  8. You can read a book. You can listen to music.
    → ___________________________________________

  9. The teacher explained the lesson. The teacher gave extra examples.
    → ___________________________________________

  10. The movie was so boring. I fell asleep.
    → ___________________________________________

Sample Answer Key:

  1. We can go to either the zoo or the museum.

  2. John is neither helpful nor polite.

  3. Sarah both sings beautifully and plays the piano well.

  4. He will take either the train or the bus.

  5. I don’t know whether she will call or text.

  6. That book is not only exciting but also educational.

  7. My brother likes neither apples nor oranges.

  8. You can either read a book or listen to music.

  9. The teacher not only explained the lesson but also gave extra examples.

  10. The movie was so boring that I fell asleep.

Exercise 4: Error Correction

Direction:

Each sentence below contains a mistake with correlative conjunctions. Read carefully and rewrite the sentence correctly using the proper pair.

Sentences with Errors:

  1. He is neither happy or excited about the news.

  2. I will either go to the party and stay home.

  3. She is both intelligent or creative.

  4. Not only Tom but Sam are coming to the meeting.

  5. We were asked to choose either tea nor coffee.

  6. Neither the teacher and the students were prepared.

  7. She both sings and dances good.

  8. I can’t decide whether go now or later.

  9. The game is not only exciting but fun too.

  10. He prefers rather walking than driving.

Answer Key:

  1. He is neither happy nor excited about the news.

  2. I will either go to the party or stay home.

  3. She is both intelligent and creative.

  4. Not only Tom but also Sam is coming to the meeting.

  5. We were asked to choose either tea or coffee.

  6. Neither the teacher nor the students were prepared.

  7. She both sings and dances well.

  8. I can’t decide whether to go now or later.

  9. The game is not only exciting but also fun.

  10. He prefers walking rather than driving.

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