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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 sing a song but also danced. [both]
No sooner had we reached home than it started raining. [as
soon as]

D. Join the following clauses using the given correlative conjunctions.
1. Ashraya is hardworking. He is diligent. [as well as]

2. We had reached the school. The exam started. [no sooner ….. than]
3. Sheema is not stupid. She is not lazy. [neither ……. nor]
4. They should have fixed my laptop sooner. I may have completed my

work by today. [if……. then]
5. I am very happy to be at the meeting. I’m very glad to express my
views. [both ….. and]
6. Speak English every day. You will not be allotted good marks in your
speaking section. [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. Rekha and Sapana are cousins.
2. Jitendra is a farmer, 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 caught some fishes.

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