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Examples of sentences with correlative conjunction?

Examples of Sentences with Correlative Conjunctions:

1. Both...and

* Both the cat and the dog were asleep on the couch.

* I like both chocolate and vanilla ice cream.

* Both the teacher and the students were excited about the field trip.

2. Either...or

* Either you can go to the movies or you can stay home and read.

* We can have either pizza or pasta for dinner.

* Either she's lying or she's mistaken.

3. Neither...nor

* Neither the dog nor the cat wanted to go outside.

* I like neither coffee nor tea.

* Neither the king nor the queen was happy with the outcome.

4. Not only...but also

* Not only did she bake a cake, but also she decorated it beautifully.

* Not only is he a talented musician, but also he's a skilled artist.

* Not only is the weather cold, but also it's snowing.

5. Whether...or

* Whether you like it or not, we're going to the beach.

* I don't know whether to wear a coat or not.

* It's up to you to decide whether you want to go with us or stay home.

6. As much as...as

* I enjoy playing basketball as much as I enjoy playing soccer.

* He loves his dog as much as he loves his family.

* They are as much to blame as anyone else.

7. No sooner...than

* No sooner did he finish his work than the phone rang.

* No sooner did the sun rise than the birds began to sing.

* No sooner did she arrive than she had to leave again.

8. So...that

* He was so tired that he couldn't keep his eyes open.

* The movie was so exciting that I couldn't stop watching.

* The food was so good that I ate too much.

9. Such...that

* It was such a beautiful day that we went for a walk in the park.

* He's such a talented musician that he's already won several awards.

* It was such a long wait that I almost gave up.

These are just a few examples of sentences with correlative conjunctions. There are many other ways to use them, so don't be afraid to experiment!

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