Both-and, Not only-but also, Either-or, Neither-nor

A.  Rewrite the sentences using the paired conjunctions given in brackets.

   Make any necessary changes. 
   DO NOT USE ANY PUNCTUATION MARKS!

1.      She never calls or texts me when she is in trouble. (neither … nor)
      Answer :  She neither calls nor texts me when she is in trouble.

2.      They have signed the deal. They have finished the project. (not only … but also)
      Answer :  They have not only signed the deal, but also finished the project.

3.      Linda went to the book fair. Or was it Lina? (either … or)
       Answer : Either Linda or Lina went to the book fair.

4.      John collects comic books. So does Ando. (both … and)
      Answer : Both John and Ando collect comic books.

5.      Nita bought a pair of socks. Nita bought a bar of chocolate. (not only … but also)
      Answer : Nita bought not only a pair of socks, but also a bar of chocolate.

6.      Rugby is popular in France. Football is popular in France. (both … and)
      Answer : Both Rugby and football are popular in France.

7.      Alya isn’t hungry. Neither is Mira. (neither … nor)
      Answer : Neither Alya nor Mira is hungry.

8.      You could not take the train. You could not fly either.  (neither … nor)
      Answer : You could neither take the train nor fly.

9.      They will build an apartment and an amusement park. (not only … but also)
       Answer :  They will build not only an apartment but also an amusement park.

10.  He might be in the classroom or at the canteen. (either … or)
      Answer :  He might be either in the classroom or at the canteen.
 11.  She will have to study hard and concentrate to do well on the exam. (not only ... but also)
       Answer : She will have to not only study hard, but also concentrate to do well on the exam. 

12.  Jenny was sad and angry.    (both ... and)
      Answer : Jenny was both sad and angry. 
13.  We're going to visit our grandma or aunt.    (either ... or)
      Answer : We're going to visit either our grandma or aunt. 
14.  Ronny is a football player. Rafael is a football player too. (both ... and)
      Answer : Both Ronny and Rafael are football players.
15.  English is spoken in Wales. Welsh is spoken in Wales as well. (both ... and)
      Answer : Both English and Welsh are spoken in Wales.
16.  She did not buy either an apple or a mango.  (neither ... nor)
      Answer : She bought neither an apple nor a mango.

B.  Now choose the most meaningful option.
Both/and, not only/but also, either/or, neither/nor

1.        We can go to ______________    Greece ______________     Spain for our holiday. We got only one package for two people. Answer : either - or

2.        Who sent this cake? – I’m not sure. I think it was __________ Jenny _________ Jimmy. 
       Answer : either - or
3.        __________ Vira _________ Dina have amused me. They texted me hilarious stories.
       Answer : Both - and

4.        Mike has been a lazy student. He _________ does his assignment _______ his homework.

       Answer : neither - nor

5.          ________ Jeff __________ Jake came to my birthday party. I’m disappointed.
       Answer : neither - nor

6.        He had sold _________ his car __________ his motorcycle. Now he takes a public transportation to work. Answer : both - and OR not only - but also

7.        _________ Pneumonia _________ Small Pox are dangerous diseases. Answer : Both - and 

8.        You should ___________ lie _________________ betray me. Answer : neither - nor 

9.        He will buy you _________ burger ________ pizza. That’s a treat. You may pick one.
       Answer : either - or

10.    _________ smoking ________ drinking is good for your health.
       Answer : neither - nor

C:   Are these sentences correct or not? Write ( C ) for the correct one or (W) for the wrong one.

1.    Alif is not only a good student but also a good musician. Answer : ( C )

2.    Both Danny but also Mark will spend their holiday in Bali. Answer : ( W )

3.    Justin Bieber is one of the singers you either admire also hate. Answer : ( W )
4.    This project will be led neither by him or her. Answer : ( W )