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EXERCISE 1: CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS (Identification)

In this exercise, we need to find the pairs of words that work together to join parts of a sentence. These are the correlative conjunctions:

1. Both ... and
2. both ... and
3. Both ... and
4. not only ... but also
5. not only ... but also
6. Not only ... but (Note: "also" is part of the second clause here, but the conjunction pair is Not only/but)
7. Neither ... nor
8. neither ... nor
9. either ... or
10. either ... or

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EXERCISE 2: CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS (Sentence Combination)

Here, we combine the sentences using the specific conjunctions provided in parentheses. We want to keep the sentences concise and grammatically correct.

1. I like to play Monopoly. My cousin also likes to play Monopoly. (both/and)
* *Reasoning:* Both subjects (I and my cousin) do the same thing. We can combine the subjects.
* *Draft:* Both I and my cousin like to play Monopoly.

2. The dog did not jump over the barrier. It did not jump though the hoop. (neither/nor)
* *Reasoning:* The dog failed to do two things. When using "neither/nor," we remove the word "not" because "neither" already makes it negative.
* *Draft:* The dog jumped neither over the barrier nor through the hoop.
* *Alternative (more natural):* The dog jumped neither over the barrier nor through the hoop. (Or: The dog jumped neither over the barrier nor through the hoop.) Let's stick to the structure: The dog jumped neither over the barrier nor through the hoop. Actually, since the original says "did not jump," we can say: The dog jumped neither over the barrier nor through the hoop.
* *Correction for clarity:* The dog jumped neither over the barrier nor through the hoop.

3. Your book could be on the table. It could be under the sofa. (either/or)
* *Reasoning:* There are two possibilities for the location. We combine the locations.
* *Draft:* Your book could be either on the table or under the sofa.

4. We found the movie to be boring. We also thought it was interminably long. (not only/but also)
* *Reasoning:* We are adding two descriptions of the movie.
* *Draft:* We found the movie not only boring but also interminably long.

5. That boy isn’t a good hitter. He isn’t a good fielder either. (neither/nor)
* *Reasoning:* He lacks two skills. Remove "isn't" and use "neither/nor."
* *Draft:* That boy is neither a good hitter nor a good fielder.

6. Dave’s aspiration is to be a writer. His other aspiration is to be a painter. (not only/but also)
* *Reasoning:* Dave has two goals.
* *Draft:* Dave’s aspiration is not only to be a writer but also to be a painter.

7. To be a Navy Seal you must be physically fit. You must be mentally sharp too. (both/and)
* *Reasoning:* Two requirements are needed.
* *Draft:* To be a Navy Seal you must be both physically fit and mentally sharp.

8. Before the performance Tina was excited. She was also nervous. (not only/but also)
* *Reasoning:* Tina had two feelings at once.
* *Draft:* Before the performance, Tina was not only excited but also nervous.

9. Cake could be served at the party. Pie could be served at the party. (either/or)
* *Reasoning:* There is a choice between two desserts.
* *Draft:* Either cake or pie could be served at the party.

10. Tom can’t figure out the problem. Cameron can’t figure out the problem. Thelma can’t figure out the problem. (neither/nor)
* *Reasoning:* Three people cannot do something. When listing three items with neither/nor, we usually list them all with "nor" or group them.
* *Draft:* Neither Tom, nor Cameron, nor Thelma can figure out the problem.

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Final Answer:

EXERCISE 1
1. Both ... and
2. both ... and
3. Both ... and
4. not only ... but also
5. not only ... but also
6. Not only ... but
7. Neither ... nor
8. neither ... nor
9. either ... Or
10. either ... or

EXERCISE 2
1. Both my cousin and I like to play Monopoly.
2. The dog jumped neither over the barrier nor through the hoop.
3. Your book could be either on the table or under the sofa.
4. We found the movie not only boring but also interminably long.
5. That boy is neither a good hitter nor a good fielder.
6. Dave’s aspiration is not only to be a writer but also to be a painter.
7. To be a Navy Seal you must be both physically fit and mentally sharp.
8. Before the performance, Tina was not only excited but also nervous.
9. Either cake or pie could be served at the party.
10. Neither Tom, nor Cameron, nor Thelma can figure out the problem.

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