Correlative Conjunctions

1. Neither Tom nor Sally knows how to drive. (neither/nor is the correlative conjunction)
2. I spoke to both my friends and family to get their advice.
3. I would like to eat either the salad or the soup.
4. I can’t decide whether to quit my job or continue working.

1. The lady was both kind and friendly. (kind and friendly are adjectives)
2. Whether I liked it or not, I had to finish my assignment on time. (‘I liked it’ and ‘not’ are both verb phrases)
3. It was neither the rice nor the noodles that smelled so good. (‘the rice’ and ‘the noodles’ are both nouns)
4. I was either going to sleep early or stay up late. (‘going to sleep early’ and ‘stay up late’ are both verb phrases)

1. The boy was neither quiet nor happy.
2. I was neither going to speak to them nor write to them.
3. Neither the coach nor the players were happy with the game.
4. It was neither polite nor practical to decline his offer to help.

1. Both the teacher and the students enjoyed the lesson.
2. Santa Claus gave the children both sweets and presents.
3. The professor was both happy and proud of the recent graduates.
4. We are both short of time and money.

1. If I had to go on holiday, I would choose either the beach or the mountains.
2. You can ask either the professor or the TA to help you.
3. I would like either apple juice or orange juice, whichever is available.
4. We can either drive or take the subway to the concert.

1. I neither wanted to eat // nor drink.
2. The children were both tired // and hungry.
3. If I were you, I would either call in sick // or work from home.
4. Whether you are a beginner // or an expert, this is the best place to learn dance.