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Correlative Conjunctions always appear either in pairs or as a group.
One part of the pair or group cannot be used without the rest.
Common examples of this kind are: both ….. and, as well as, no less

than, not only ……but also, no sooner …… than, whether …. or, rather
…. . than, etc.
Not only did he buy clothes but also iron it. [both]
No sooner had we reached home than my mum told me to

cook. [as soon as]

D. Join the following clauses using the given correlative conjunctions.
1. Aisharya is hardworking. She is versatile. [as well as]
2. We had reached the school. It rained heavily. [no sooner ….. than]
3. Kate is not stupid. She is not talkative. [neither ……. nor]

4. They should have fixed my laptop sooner. I may have completed my
project by today. [if……. then]
5. I am very happy to be in Paris. I’m very glad to represent Nepal.

[both ….. and]
6. Speak English every day. You will get punished for not speaking
English. [either …… or]
7. I would stay at home. I don’t want to be at the wedding ceremony.
[rather …….. than]

8. My mum started cooking. The gas got over. [scarcely …… when]

E. Read the sentences given below carefully and circle all the
conjunctions.
1. Rachana and Sapana are cousins.

2. Jitu is a shopkeeper, yet he is intelligent.
3. In winter, the number of road accidents rises due to poor visibility.
4. Not only did he swim there but also cleaned the pool.

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