Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks
Complete the sentences using neither…nor, either…or, or both…and.
- We can ______________ visit the museum ______________ the art gallery this weekend.
- ______________ my brother ______________ my sister likes to eat broccoli.
- The conference was attended by ______________ students ______________ professionals.
- You can ______________ call me ______________ send me an email if you need help.
- ______________ the manager ______________ his assistant was available for the meeting.
Exercise 2: Choose the correct option
Select the correct word pair to complete the sentences.
- I like ______________ apples ______________ oranges.
a. neither…nor
b. either…or
c. both…and - ______________ the train ______________ the bus arrives on time during rush hour.
a. Both…and
b. Neither…nor
c. Either…or - She was ______________ tired ______________ stressed after the long trip.
a. both…and
b. either…or
c. neither…nor - You should ______________ talk to your teacher ______________ your counselor about the problem.
a. neither…nor
b. both…and
c. either…or - ______________ the restaurant ______________ the cafe is open late on weekends.
a. Either…or
b. Neither…nor
c. Both…and
Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences
Rewrite the following sentences using neither…nor, either…or, or both…and.
- I don’t like tea. I don’t like coffee.
- We can go to the beach. We can go to the park.
- She speaks French fluently. She speaks Spanish fluently.
- The phone didn’t ring. The doorbell didn’t ring.
- He is good at playing chess. He is good at solving puzzles.
Exercise 4: Fill in the blanks
Complete the sentences using not only…but also.
- She is ______________ talented ______________ hardworking.
- ______________ did he forget my birthday, ______________ he didn’t apologize for it.
- The movie was ______________ entertaining ______________ educational.
- He is ______________ a great teacher ______________ a wonderful mentor.
- ______________ is the new mall large, ______________ it’s also environmentally friendly.
Exercise 5: Choose the correct option
Select the correct completion for the sentences below.
- The play was ______________ well-written ______________ beautifully performed.
a. not only…but also
b. neither…nor
c. either…or - ______________ did she pass the exam with flying colors, ______________ she also won a scholarship.
a. Both…and
b. Not only…but also
c. Either…or - The hotel offers ______________ luxurious accommodations ______________ excellent service.
a. neither…nor
b. not only…but also
c. both…and - He was ______________ late for work ______________ unprepared for the meeting.
a. not only…but also
b. either…or
c. neither…nor - The program focuses ______________ on academic achievement ______________ on character development.
a. not only…but also
b. either…or
c. both…and
Exercise 6: Rewrite the sentences
Rewrite the following sentences using not only…but also.
- The car is fast. The car is fuel-efficient.
- She sings beautifully. She dances gracefully.
- He enjoys reading books. He enjoys writing stories.
- The athlete won the race. The athlete broke the record.
- This restaurant serves delicious food. This restaurant provides excellent service.
