IXL | Use the correct pair of correlative conjunctions

Complete the sentence with the better correlative conjunctions.

Most vertebrates can perceive the same five flavors that humans can: bitter, salty, sour, sweet, and umami. However, genetic research indicates that

either

whales

and

dolphins are unable to taste any flavor other than salty.

both . . . and

either . . . or

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Complete the sentence with the better correlative conjunctions.

Looking at the topographic map, I couldn't tell

whether

Kansas

then

North Dakota was flatter; it turns out that Florida is flatter than both of them.

whether . . . or

if . . . then

key idea

Correlative conjunctions are conjunctions used in pairs. They are used to show a relationship between two equal parts of a sentence, such as two nouns or two verb phrases. Some common correlative conjunctions are both/and, not only/but also, neither/nor, either/or, whether/or, and if/then.

The correlative conjunctions both/and and not only/but also are used to connect two things that are each true.

Both Natalie and I play the piano.

Tammy not only directed the show but also wrote the music!

The correlative conjunctions neither/nor are used to connect two things that are each untrue.

Neither Ryan nor Emma has been to Canada.

The correlative conjunctions either/or are used to connect two possibilities or choices.

Either Alyssa will answer the phone, or it will go to voicemail.

The correlative conjunctions whether/or are used to connect two possibilities or choices and express some uncertainty about which is true.

I'm not sure whether Bryan or Sonia borrowed my book.

The correlative conjunctions if/then are used to connect a condition with its consequence.

If this map is correct, then Ms. Perez's directions are inaccurate.

solution

The sentence tells about two possibilities or choices that are in doubt, so use the correlative conjunctions whether and or.

Looking at the topographic map, I couldn't tell whether Kansas or North Dakota was flatter; it turns out that Florida is flatter than both of them.

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