PAIRED CONJUNCTIONS BOTH AND / EITHER OR / NEITHER NOR / NOT ONLY BUT ALSO I. Rewrite the sentences using the paired conjunctions given in brackets. Make any necessary changes. Example: Tom doesn't lie to his friends. Paul doesn't either. (neither nor) Neither Tom nor Paul lie to their friends. 1. Fred likes helping his friends. So does Linda. (both and) ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. Harry used to date Ann. Or was it Helen? (either or) ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3. We should learn to accept our weaknesses and our strengths. (not only but also) ……………………………………………………………………………………… 4. He never listens to or advises his friends when they have a problem. (neither nor) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. I've betrayed your trust. I've betrayed your love for me. (not only but also) ……………………………………………………………………………………… 6. He felt disappointed. He felt misunderstood. (both and) ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7. Brian isn't very considerate. Neither is Tom. (neither nor) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 8. A true friend is someone who is caring and loving. (both and) ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9. Rachel should apologise or leave. (either or) ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10. Richard and John didn't keep her secret. (neither nor) …………………………………………………………………………………………… II. Write BOTH AND / EITHER OR / NEITHER NOR / NOT ONLY BUT ALSO 1. Who wrote you this love letter? - I'm not sure. I think it was ___ Michael ___ Paul. 2. ___ Linda ___ Helen called to say sorry. I'm very sad and frustrated. 3. ___ Ryan ___ Susie have disappointed me. They didn't come to my birthday party. 4. Paul has been neglecting us. He ___ calls ___ hangs out with us anymore. 5. He hurt ___ her feelings ___ her dignity. This is unforgivable. 6. ___ loyalty ___ honesty are essential in a friendship. 7. You should ___ disrespect ___ deceive your friends. 8. I will take you ___ to the cinema ___ to the theatre. That's a promise. III. Match the sentence halves to make a complete sentence. A B 1. but we also have enough money. A. Both Peter 2. neither true nor realistic. B. Not only do we want to go 3. not only wise to listen to your parents but also interesting. C. Either Jack will have to work more hours 4. and I are coming next week. D. That story was 5. either his career or his hobby. E. Students who do well not only study hard 6. both my laptop and my cell phone on holiday. F. In the end he had to choose 7. but also use their instincts if they do not know the answer. G. Sometimes it is 8. or we will have to hire somebody new. H. I would love to take IV. Combine the following sentences into one sentence using paired conjunctions: both and; not only but also; either or; neither nor 1. We could fly. We could go by train. ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. She will have to study hard. She will have to concentrate to do well on the exam. ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3. Jack is not here. Tom is in another city. ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4. The speaker will not confirm the story. The speaker will not deny the story. ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5. Pneumonia is a dangerous disease. Small pox is a dangerous illness. ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6. Fred loves traveling. Jane wants to go around the world. ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7. It might rain tomorrow. It might snow tomorrow. ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8. Smoking isn't good for your heart. Drinking isn't good for your health. ……………………………………………………………………………………………. V. Use paired conjunctions both and; not only but also; either or; neither nor to complete the sentences below 1. Sumo wrestling is ………… a fun sport to watch ………… rich in tradition. 2. Fans of sumo wrestling can be found ………… in Japan …………around the world. 3. In Japan, …………men …………women are big fans of sumo wrestling. 4. There are two ways to win a sumo wrestling match. The winner must ………… throw his opponent out of the ring …………force him to the ground. 5. Sumo wrestling matches are often over in less than two minutes. They are ………… long ………… boring. 6. During a match, …………pushes …………slaps are allowed. 7. However, some techniques are not allowed. Sumo wrestlers can …………pull hair …………hit their opponent with a closed fist. 8. Many sumo wrestlers have to quit competing before they turn thirty due to ………… illness ………… injury. VI. Choose the best answers to complete the sentences 1. I’m going to bed early tonight. I’m too tired; I can’t watch movie on TV. - ____ can I A. Either B. Not C. So D. Neither 2. I left it ____ on the table ____ in the drawer. 3. A. either – nor B. neither – or C. either – or D. either – either 4. ____ the radio ____ the television works properly. A. Neither – nor B. Neither – or C. Either – nor D. Not – nor 5. The hotel is neither spacious ____. A. or comfortable B. nor comfortable C. or comfort D. nor comfort 6. Not ____ did she refuse to speak to him, but she also vowed never to see him again. A. even B. only C. at all D. always 7. He neither drank ____ smoked so he had good health. A. nor B. or C. but D. also 8. Neither the TV nor the video sets ____ properly. A. works B. work C. has worked D. is working 9. It is the event ____ a lot. A. has been talked about B. that has been talked about C. Has talked about D. that has talked about 10. She ____ hard but also gets on well with her classmates. A. doesn’t only study B. studies not only C. not only studies D. not studies only 7. Not only John but also his two brothers ____ football as their recreation every weekend. A. play B. plays C. were playing D. has played 8. I left it ____ on the table ____ in the drawer. 9. A. either – nor B. neither – or C. either – or D. either – either 10. Not only John but also his two brothers ____ football as their recreation every weekend. A. play B. plays C. were playing D. has played PAIRED CONJUNCTIONS BOTH AND / EITHER OR / NEITHER NOR / NOT ONLY BUT ALSO I. Rewrite the sentences using the paired conjunctions given in brackets. Make any necessary changes. Example: Tom doesn't lie to his friends. Paul doesn't either. (neither nor) Neither Tom nor Paul lie to their friends. 1. Fred likes helping his friends. So does Linda. (both and) Both Fred and Linda like helping their friends 2. Harry used to date Ann. Or was it Helen? (either or) Harry used to date either Ann or Helen 3. We should learn to accept our weaknesses and our strengths. (not only but also) We should learn to accept not only our w eaknesses but also our strengths 4. He never listens to or advises his friends when they have a problem. (neither nor) He neither listens to nor advises his friends w hen they have a problem 5. I've betrayed your trust. I've betrayed your love for me. (not only but also) I've betrayed not only your trust but also your love for me 6. He felt disappointed. He felt misunderstood. (both and) He felt both disappointed and misunderstood 7. Brian isn't very considerate. Neither is Tom. (neither nor) Neither Brian nor Tom are very considerate 8. A true friend is someone who is caring and loving. (both and) A true friend is someone w ho is both caring and loving 9. Rachel should apologise or leave. (either or) Rachel should either apologise or leave 10. Richard and John didn't keep her secret. (neither nor) Neither Richard nor John kept her secret B. Now choose the most meaningful option. 1. Who wrote you this love letter? - I'm not sure. I think it was ___ Michael ___ Paul. 2. ___ Linda ___ Helen called to say sorry. I'm very sad and frustrated. 3. ___ Ryan ___ Susie have disappointed me. They didn't come to my birthday party. 4. Paul has been neglecting us. He ___ calls ___ hangs out with us anymore. 5. He hurt ___ her feelings ___ her dignity. This is unforgivable. 6. ___ loyalty ___ honesty are essential in a friendship. 7. You should ___ disrespect ___ deceive your friends. 8. I will take you ___ to the cinema ___ to the theatre. That's a promise. Use paired conjunctions to complete the sentences below 1. Sumo wrestling is both a fun sport to watch and rich in tradition. 2. Fans of sumo wrestling can be found both in Japan and around the world. 3. In Japan, not only men but also women are big fans of sumo wrestling. 4. There are two ways to win a sumo wrestling match. The winner must either throw his opponent out of the ring or force him to the ground. 5. Sumo wrestling matches are often over in less than two minutes. They are neither long nor boring. 6. During a match, both pushes and slaps are allowed. 7. However, some techniques are not allowed. Sumo wrestlers can neither pull hair nor hit their opponent with a closed fist. 8. Many sumo wrestlers have to quit competing before they turn thirty due to either illness or injury EXERCISE 1: Fill the blanks with “is” or “are” 1. Both the newspaper and magazines important to read. 2. Both Dani and Neti diligent students. 3. Not only Tina but also Rina creative. 4. Not only Tina but also her sisters creative. 5. Not only father but also his children happy to win “Kuis Family 100”. EXERCISE 2: Rewrite these pairs of sentences with “Both And ” 1. Dry season takes place for six months each year. Wet season takes place for six months. 2. Morning has fresh temperature. Evening has fresh temperature. 3. Father was caught in the rain yesterday. Mother was caught in the rain yesterday. 4. Mountain has fresh water. Villages have fresh water. 5. Sinta got flu yesterday. Hendra got flu yesterday. EXERCISE 3: Combine the following sentences using “Both and”. Or “not only but also”. 1. Doni likes reading a magazine. Neti likes reading a magazine. 2. Lisa supported the idea. Andi supported the idea. 3. Bandung is a beautiful city. Yogyakarta is a beautiful city. 4. Yanti approved the proposal, also she made the decision. 5. You may see a doctor, also you may see a “Clever Person” 6. We had a great time, also we enjoyed the service. 7. I like tea. My wifes likes tea. 8. I am studying English. I also studying Arabic. 9. You will get the job. I will get that job. 10. Good students study hard, Good students also use the time effectively. CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTION PENGGUNAAN EITHER OR DAN NEITHER NOR 1. Either or adalah kata penghubung korelatif (Correlative conjunction) yang bersifat positif dan menyatakan salah satu kemungkinan dari dua kemungkinan yang ada. Contoh: “you’re going to the shop, or you’re going to the market. Is that right?” “yes, i’m going either to the shop or to the market” (Anda mau ke toko, atau anda mau ke pasar. Betulkah? Ya, saya mau ke toko atau ke pasar). 2. Neither nor adalah kebalikan dari either or yang mengkonotasikan pengertian tak satu pun dari dua kemungkinan yang diakui adanya atau berlakunya. Jadi, I’m neither hungry nor thirsty mengandung arti bahwa “saya tidak lapar dan tidak haus”. Selanjutnya, perlu diperhatikan bahwa apabila dua subjek dihubungkan dengan either or dan neither nor, maka subjek yang ke-2 harus dijadikan patokan dalam menentukan tunggal atau jamaknya verba yang akan dipakai (verb be dan do). Bandingkan ungkapan my uncle is a teacher dengan ungkapan my parents are teachers dalam contoh 2 diatas! EXERCISE 1 Use Either or to form a responding sentence. 1. You will buy a newspaper, or you will buy a magazine • I will buy either a newspaper or a magazine. 2. You can switch on television or you can switch on radio 3. You can get the news from the television, or you can get the news from the radio. 4. You can mail it, or you can fax it. 5. We will contribute some money, or we will contribute our time. 6. They can play tennis, or they can go fishing. 7. You will buy an old television, or you will buy a new one. 8. You can speak Arabic, or you can speak Indonesian. EXERCISE 2 Use Neither nor for giving response a question. 1. Tono won’t come. Will Tini come? • No, neither Tono nor Tini will come. 2. She doesn’t like watching drama. Does she like watching film? 3. Marni can’t speak English. Can her brother speak English? 4. She doesn’t enjoy watching. Does she enjoy watching? 5. The poor women doesn’t have a radio. Does she have a television? 6. They don’t have a map. Do they have a guide book? 7. Tini doesn’t know where Tono is going. Does her mother know where tono is going? 8. The didn’t read chapter one. Did they read chapter two? EXERCISE 3 Combine the following sentence using paired conjunction “either or ” / “Neither nor 1. We don’t take cash. We don’t take cheque. 2. We can have fried rice, or we can have fried chicken. 3. You should see me before this weekend, or you should see me next month. 4. I didn’t have breakfast. I didn’t have lunch. 5. I have not read the novel. I have not watched the movie. 6. My father does not smoke. My brother does not smoke. 7. We can go to the movie, or we can watch the football match on television. 8. You may see a doctor, or you may see a clever person. EXERCISE 4 Rewrite these pairs of sentences with “Neither nor ” 1. Dry season does not occur in America. Wet season does not occur in America. 2. Indonesia does not have the season of winter. Filipina does not have the season of winter. 3. Father didn’t go to work this morning because of rain. Mr.handoyo didn’t go to work this morning because of rain. 4. Rudi didn’t study last night. Susi didn’t study last night. 5. I don’t have a raincoat. Jono doesn’t have a raincoat 2. . PAIRED CONJUNCTIONS BOTH AND / EITHER OR / NEITHER NOR / NOT ONLY BUT ALSO I. Rewrite the sentences using the paired conjunctions given in brackets. Make. plays C. were playing D. has played PAIRED CONJUNCTIONS BOTH AND / EITHER OR / NEITHER NOR / NOT ONLY BUT ALSO I. Rewrite the sentences using the paired conjunctions given in brackets. Make. heart. Drinking isn't good for your health. ……………………………………………………………………………………………. V. Use paired conjunctions both and; not only but also; either or; neither nor to complete the sentences below