Paired conjunctions both...and / either...or / neither...nor / not only...but also

PAIRED CONJUNCTIONS
BOTH...AND / EITHER...OR / NEITHER...NOR / NOT ONLY...BUT ALSO
I. Rewrite the sentences using the paired conjunctions given in brackets.
Make any necessary changes. 
Example:
Tom doesn't lie to his friends. Paul doesn't either. (neither...nor)
Neither Tom nor Paul lie to their friends.
1. Fred likes helping his friends. So does Linda. 
(both...and) .
2. Harry used to date Ann. Or was it Helen? 
(either...or) .
3. We should learn to accept our weaknesses and our strengths. 
(not only...but also) 
4. He never listens to or advises his friends when they have a problem. 
(neither...nor) 
5. I've betrayed your trust. I've betrayed your love for me. 
(not only...but also) 
6. He felt disappointed. He felt misunderstood. 
(both...and) .
7. Brian isn't very considerate. Neither is Tom.
(neither...nor) 
8. A true friend is someone who is caring and loving. 
(both...and) .
9. Rachel should apologise or leave. 
(either...or) .
10. Richard and John didn't keep her secret. 
(neither...nor) 
II. Write BOTH...AND / EITHER...OR / NEITHER...NOR / NOT ONLY...BUT ALSO
1.  Who wrote you this love letter? - I'm not sure. I think it was ___ Michael ___ Paul.
2. ___ Linda ___ Helen called to say sorry. I'm very sad and frustrated.
3. ___ Ryan ___ Susie have disappointed me. They didn't come to my birthday party.
4. Paul has been neglecting us. He ___ calls ___ hangs out with us anymore.
5. He hurt  ___ her feelings ___ her dignity. This is unforgivable.
6. ___ loyalty ___ honesty are essential in a friendship.
7. You should ___ disrespect ___ deceive your friends.
8. I will take you ___ to the cinema ___ to the theatre. That's a promise.
III. Match the sentence halves to make a complete sentence.
A
B
1. but we also have enough money.
A. Both Peter
2. neither true nor realistic.
B. Not only do we want to go
3. not only wise to listen to your parents but also interesting.
C. Either Jack will have to work more hours
4. and I are coming next week.
D. That story was
either his career or his hobby.
E. Students who do well not only study hard
6. both my laptop and my cell phone on holiday.
F. In the end he had to choose
7. but also use their instincts if they do not know the answer.
G. Sometimes it is
8. or we will have to hire somebody new.
H. I would love to takeTop of Form
IV. Combine the following sentences into one sentence using paired conjunctions: both ... and; not only ... but also; either ... or; neither ... nor
1. We could fly. We could go by train.
. 
2. She will have to study hard. She will have to concentrate to do well on the exam. 
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3. Jack is not here. Tom is in another city. 
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4. The speaker will not confirm the story. The speaker will not deny the story.
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5. Pneumonia is a dangerous disease. Small pox is a dangerous illness. 
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6. Fred loves traveling. Jane wants to go around the world.
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7. It might rain tomorrow. It might snow tomorrow. 
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 8. Smoking isn't good for your heart. Drinking isn't good for your health. 
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V. Use paired conjunctions both ... and; not only ... but also; either ... or; neither ... nor
to complete the sentences below
 1. Sumo wrestling is  a fun sport to watch  rich in tradition.
 2. Fans of sumo wrestling can be found  in Japan around the world.
 3. In Japan, men women are big fans of sumo wrestling.
 4. There are two ways to win a sumo wrestling match. The winner must  throw his opponent out of the ring force him to the ground.
 5. Sumo wrestling matches are often over in less than two minutes. They are  long  boring.
 6. During a match, pushes slaps are allowed. 
 7. However, some techniques are not allowed. Sumo wrestlers can pull hair hit their opponent with a closed fist.
 8. Many sumo wrestlers have to quit competing before they turn thirty due to  illness  injury.
VI. Choose the best answers to complete the sentences
I’m going to bed early tonight. I’m too tired; I can’t watch movie on TV. - ____ can I
	A. Either 	B. Not 	C. So 	D. Neither
I left it ____ on the table ____ in the drawer.
A. either – nor 	B. neither – or 	C. either – or D. either – either
____ the radio ____ the television works properly.
	A. Neither – nor 	B. Neither – or 	C. Either – nor 	D. Not – nor
The hotel is neither spacious ____.
	A. or comfortable 	B. nor comfortable 	C. or comfort 	D. nor comfort
Not ____ did she refuse to speak to him, but she also vowed never to see him again.
	A. even 	B. only 	C. at all 	D. always
7. He neither drank ____ smoked so he had good health.
	A. nor 	B. or 	C. but 	D. also
8. Neither the TV nor the video sets ____ properly.
	A. works 	B. work 	C. has worked 	D. is working
9. It is the event ____ a lot.
	A. has been talked about 	B. that has been talked about 	
	C. Has talked about 	D. that has talked about
10. She ____ hard but also gets on well with her classmates.
	A. doesn’t only study 	B. studies not only 
	C. not only studies 	D. not studies only
Not only John but also his two brothers ____ football as their recreation every weekend.
	A. play 	B. plays 	C. were playing 	D. has played
I left it ____ on the table ____ in the drawer.
A. either – nor 	B. neither – or 	C. either – or D. either – either
Not only John but also his two brothers ____ football as their recreation every weekend.
	A. play 	B. plays 	C. were playing 	D. has played
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PAIRED CONJUNCTIONS
BOTH...AND / EITHER...OR / NEITHER...NOR / NOT ONLY...BUT ALSO
I. Rewrite the sentences using the paired conjunctions given in brackets.
Make any necessary changes. 
Example:
Tom doesn't lie to his friends. Paul doesn't either. (neither...nor)
Neither Tom nor Paul lie to their friends.
1. Fred likes helping his friends. So does Linda. 
(both...and)
2. Harry used to date Ann. Or was it Helen? 
(either...or)
3. We should learn to accept our weaknesses and our strengths. 
(not only...but also)
4. He never listens to or advises his friends when they have a problem. 
(neither...nor)
5. I've betrayed your trust. I've betrayed your love for me. 
(not only...but also)
6. He felt disappointed. He felt misunderstood. 
(both...and)
7. Brian isn't very considerate. Neither is Tom.
(neither...nor)
8. A true friend is someone who is caring and loving. 
(both...and)
9. Rachel should apologise or leave. 
(either...or)
10. Richard and John didn't keep her secret. 
(neither...nor)
B.
Now choose the most meaningful option.
1. Who wrote you this love letter? - I'm not sure. I think it was ___ Michael ___ Paul.
2. ___ Linda ___ Helen called to say sorry. I'm very sad and frustrated.
3. ___ Ryan ___ Susie have disappointed me. They didn't come to my birthday party.
4. Paul has been neglecting us. He ___ calls ___ hangs out with us anymore.
5. He hurt  ___ her feelings ___ her dignity. This is unforgivable.
6. ___ loyalty ___ honesty are essential in a friendship.
7. You should ___ disrespect ___ deceive your friends.
8. I will take you ___ to the cinema ___ to the theatre. That's a promise.
Use paired conjunctions to complete the sentences below
Sumo wrestling is both a fun sport to watch and rich in tradition.
2. Fans of sumo wrestling can be found both in Japan and around the world.
3. In Japan, not only men but also women are big fans of sumo wrestling.
4. There are two ways to win a sumo wrestling match. The winner must either throw his opponent out of the ring or force him to the ground.
5. Sumo wrestling matches are often over in less than two minutes. They are neither long nor boring.
6. During a match, both pushes and slaps are allowed. 
7. However, some techniques are not allowed. Sumo wrestlers can neither pull hair nor hit their opponent with a closed fist.
8. Many sumo wrestlers have to quit competing before they turn thirty due to either illness or injury
EXERCISE 1:
Fill the blanks with “is” or “are”
1. Both the newspaper and magazines ... important to read.
2. Both Dani and Neti ... diligent students.
3. Not only Tina but also Rina ... creative.
4. Not only Tina but also her sisters ... creative.
5. Not only father but also his children ... happy to win “Kuis Family 100”.
EXERCISE 2:
Rewrite these pairs of sentences with “Both ... And ...”
1. Dry season takes place for six months each year. Wet season takes place for six months.
2. Morning has fresh temperature. Evening has fresh temperature.
3. Father was caught in the rain yesterday. Mother was caught in the rain yesterday.
4. Mountain has fresh water. Villages have fresh water.
5. Sinta got flu yesterday. Hendra got flu yesterday.
EXERCISE 3:
Combine the following sentences using “Both ... and”. Or “not only ... but also”.
1. Doni likes reading a magazine. Neti likes reading a magazine.
2. Lisa supported the idea. Andi supported the idea.
3. Bandung is a beautiful city. Yogyakarta is a beautiful city.
4. Yanti approved the proposal, also she made the decision.
5. You may see a doctor, also you may see a “Clever Person”
6. We had a great time, also we enjoyed the service.
7. I like tea. My wifes likes tea.
8. I am studying English. I also studying Arabic.
9. You will get the job. I will get that job.
10. Good students study hard, Good students also use the time effectively.
CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTION 
PENGGUNAAN EITHER ... OR DAN NEITHER ... NOR
1. Either ... or adalah kata penghubung korelatif (Correlative conjunction) yang bersifat positif dan menyatakan salah satu kemungkinan dari dua kemungkinan yang ada. Contoh: “you’re going to the shop, or you’re going to the market. Is that right?” “yes, i’m going either to the shop or to the market” (Anda mau ke toko, atau anda mau ke pasar. Betulkah? Ya, saya mau ke toko atau ke pasar).
2. Neither ... nor ... adalah kebalikan dari either ... or yang mengkonotasikan pengertian tak satu pun dari dua kemungkinan yang diakui adanya atau berlakunya. Jadi, I’m neither hungry nor thirsty mengandung arti bahwa “saya tidak lapar dan tidak haus”.
Selanjutnya, perlu diperhatikan bahwa apabila dua subjek dihubungkan dengan either ... or dan neither ... nor, maka subjek yang ke-2 harus dijadikan patokan dalam menentukan tunggal atau jamaknya verba yang akan dipakai (verb be dan do). Bandingkan ungkapan ... my uncle is a teacher dengan ungkapan ... my parents are teachers dalam contoh 2 diatas!
EXERCISE 1
Use Either ... or to form a responding sentence.
1. You will buy a newspaper, or you will buy a magazine
• I will buy either a newspaper or a magazine.
2. You can switch on television or you can switch on radio
3. You can get the news from the television, or you can get the news from the radio.
4. You can mail it, or you can fax it.
5. We will contribute some money, or we will contribute our time.
6. They can play tennis, or they can go fishing.
7. You will buy an old television, or you will buy a new one.
8. You can speak Arabic, or you can speak Indonesian.
EXERCISE 2
Use Neither ... nor ... for giving response a question.
1. Tono won’t come. Will Tini come?
• No, neither Tono nor Tini will come.
2. She doesn’t like watching drama. Does she like watching film?
3. Marni can’t speak English. Can her brother speak English?
4. She doesn’t enjoy watching. Does she enjoy watching?
5. The poor women doesn’t have a radio. Does she have a television?
6. They don’t have a map. Do they have a guide book?
7. Tini doesn’t know where Tono is going. Does her mother know where tono is going?
8. The didn’t read chapter one. Did they read chapter two?
EXERCISE 3
Combine the following sentence using paired conjunction “either ... or ...” / “Neither ... nor ...
1. We don’t take cash. We don’t take cheque.
2. We can have fried rice, or we can have fried chicken.
3. You should see me before this weekend, or you should see me next month.
4. I didn’t have breakfast. I didn’t have lunch.
5. I have not read the novel. I have not watched the movie.
6. My father does not smoke. My brother does not smoke.
7. We can go to the movie, or we can watch the football match on television.
8. You may see a doctor, or you may see a clever person.
EXERCISE 4
Rewrite these pairs of sentences with “Neither ... nor ...”
1. Dry season does not occur in America. Wet season does not occur in America.
2. Indonesia does not have the season of winter. Filipina does not have the season of winter.
3. Father didn’t go to work this morning because of rain. Mr.handoyo didn’t go to work this morning because of rain.
4. Rudi didn’t study last night. Susi didn’t study last night.
5. I don’t have a raincoat. Jono doesn’t have a raincoat