100 example sentences using correlative conjunctions
ConjuctionsHere are 50 example sentences using correlative conjunctions (paired conjunctions like either…or, neither…nor, not only…but also, both…and, whether…or).
1. Either…or (Choice between two options)
1. You can either stay home or come with us.
2. We can either watch a movie or play a game.
3. Either you apologize, or I will leave.
4. She will either call you later or text you.
5. You must either submit the form today or wait until next week.
2. Neither…nor (Negative alternative)
6. He is neither interested in sports nor in music.
7. We have neither time nor money for a vacation.
8. She speaks neither French nor Spanish.
9. I like neither coffee nor tea.
10. Neither my brother nor my sister is at home.
3. Not only…but also (Addition/emphasis)
11. She is not only smart but also hardworking.
12. He can not only sing but also play the guitar.
13. The hotel was not only beautiful but also affordable.
14. They won not only the match but also the championship.
15. He is not only my teacher but also my mentor.
4. Both…and (Combination of two things)
16. She is good at both math and science.
17. We visited both New York and Los Angeles.
18. He both studies hard and works part-time.
19. They sell both books and stationery.
20. He speaks both English and German fluently.
5. Whether…or (Two possibilities)
21. Whether you like it or not, we have to leave.
22. I don’t know whether she will come or not.
23. Whether he wins or loses, I will support him.
24. We must go whether it rains or shines.
25. Tell me whether you want tea or coffee.
6. As…as (Comparison)
26. He is as tall as his father.
27. She runs as fast as a cheetah.
28. This book is as interesting as the movie.
29. He is as intelligent as his brother.
30. The weather is as cold as yesterday.
7. Such…that (Cause and effect)
31. It was such a great movie that I watched it twice.
32. She spoke such fast English that I couldn’t understand.
33. He made such a delicious cake that everyone wanted more.
34. It was such a hot day that we stayed indoors.
35. They played such loud music that the neighbors complained.
8. Scarcely…when (Sequence of events)
36. Scarcely had I sat down when the phone rang.
37. Scarcely had she arrived when it started raining.
38. Scarcely had he finished eating when he felt sick.
39. Scarcely had they left when the storm began.
40. Scarcely had we entered the theater when the movie started.
9. Hardly…when (Immediate reaction)
41. Hardly had I woken up when my alarm rang again.
42. Hardly had she spoken when he interrupted her.
43. Hardly had we started the trip when the car broke down.
44. Hardly had the teacher entered when the bell rang.
45. Hardly had I sat down when the waiter brought my food.
10. No sooner…than (Immediate consequence)
46. No sooner had he arrived than he started complaining.
47. No sooner had I closed my eyes than the baby started crying.
48. No sooner had we finished dinner than the power went out.
49. No sooner had she entered the house than it started raining.
50. No sooner had he left than I missed him.
Here are 50 more example sentences using correlative conjunctions for extra practice!
1. Either…or (Choice between two options)
1. You can either walk to school or take the bus.
2. She will either call you today or email you tomorrow.
3. Either finish your homework now or do it after dinner.
4. I want either a chocolate cake or an ice cream sundae.
5. He could either stay home or join us for the trip.
2. Neither…nor (Negative alternative)
6. Neither my mom nor my dad likes horror movies.
7. She is neither interested in cooking nor in baking.
8. I drink neither soda nor juice in the morning.
9. We have neither time nor money to travel.
10. Neither his story nor his excuse sounded believable.
3. Not only…but also (Addition/emphasis)
11. He is not only my coworker but also my best friend.
12. The company offers not only good salaries but also great benefits.
13. She is not only a talented singer but also a great dancer.
14. The recipe is not only easy to follow but also delicious.
15. We visited not only Paris but also Rome on our trip.
4. Both…and (Combination of two things)
16. He enjoys both football and basketball.
17. The restaurant serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
18. The movie was both exciting and emotional.
19. She is both intelligent and creative.
20. They have lived in both Canada and Australia.
5. Whether…or (Two possibilities)
21. Whether we go out or stay in, I’ll be happy.
22. I don’t know whether he passed the test or not.
23. You have to decide whether you want coffee or tea.
24. Whether she likes it or not, she has to finish her work.
25. Whether we win or lose, we will keep trying.
6. As…as (Comparison)
26. She is as beautiful as her mother.
27. The cake was as delicious as I had imagined.
28. He is as tall as his older brother.
29. The exam was as difficult as I expected.
30. The room was as cold as ice.
7. Such…that (Cause and effect)
31. It was such a funny joke that everyone laughed.
32. She gave me such a beautiful gift that I was speechless.
33. The storm was such a strong one that it knocked down trees.
34. He spoke such fluent French that people thought he was a native.
35. They had such a great time that they didn’t want to leave.
8. Scarcely…when (Sequence of events)
36. Scarcely had I entered the room when the lights went out.
37. Scarcely had she finished her meal when the phone rang.
38. Scarcely had he left the house when it started raining.
39. Scarcely had we started driving when the car broke down.
40. Scarcely had I finished speaking when he interrupted me.
9. Hardly…when (Immediate reaction)
41. Hardly had I woken up when the alarm rang again.
42. Hardly had she stepped outside when it began to snow.
43. Hardly had we started dinner when the guests arrived.
44. Hardly had he opened the book when the teacher called his name.
45. Hardly had they left when the train arrived.
10. No sooner…than (Immediate consequence)
46. No sooner had I sat down than the meeting started.
47. No sooner had she reached home than she fell asleep.
48. No sooner had they entered the mall than the fire alarm went off.
49. No sooner had he finished his test than the bell rang.
50. No sooner had we stepped outside than it began to rain.
That’s 50 more sentences! Now you have 100 examples of correlative conjunctions! 😊 Learn more about conjunctions. 🚀