Correlative Conjunctions

Question 1

Which sentence uses the correlative conjunction correctly with parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

Both the cat and the dog are playing in the yard.

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Both the cat and to chase the mouse were fast.

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Both to run and swimming are fun activities.

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Both the children laughed and singing loudly.

Question 2

The sentence "Lena likes both to draw, and painting." contains an error in its correlative conjunction. Which of the following rewrites fixes the mistake?

Accepted Answer

Lena likes both drawing and painting.

Answer

Lena likes both to draw and painting.

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Lena likes both drawing and to paint.

Answer

Lena likes both to draw, and to paint.

Question 3

Identify the correctly revised version of the sentence: "Mia wants neither to go swimming nor she rides her bike."

Accepted Answer

Mia wants neither to go swimming nor to ride her bike.

Answer

Mia wants neither to go swimming nor rides her bike.

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Mia wants either to go swimming or she rides her bike.

Answer

Mia wants neither go swimming nor ride her bike.

Try three questions

Which sentence uses the correlative conjunction correctly with parallel structure?

The sentence "Lena likes both to draw, and painting." contains an error in its correlative conjunction. Which of the following rewrites fixes the mistake?

Identify the correctly revised version of the sentence: "Mia wants neither to go swimming nor she rides her bike."

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