Read the passage and then answer the questions below. There are five pairs of correlative conjunctions underlined in the paragraph. Select the correct pair of correlative conjunctions for each sentence.
Now answer the questions below. Choose the correct word or phrase for each of the following.
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Question 14
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Question 15
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Question 16
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Question 17
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______________ my mom ______________ my dad graduated from college. (Select 2)
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______________ that is the case, ______________ I’m not surprised about what’s happening.
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I didn’t know ______________ you would want vanilla flavored ice cream ______________ chocolate flavored ice cream, so I got both.
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The homework was ______________ very short ______________ quite easy.
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You have to park the car ______________ close to the curb ______________ possible.
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______________ the chicken soup ______________ the medicine made me feel better. (Select 3)
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After finishing her homework, Maria could ______________ go to the library ______________ watch television. (Select 3)
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The book we read last week was ______________ interesting ______________ one that I would recommend to others. (Select 2)
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Since we only have a few hours, we can ______________ go to the movies ______________ a restaurant. (Select 2)
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It doesn’t matter ______________ you win ______________ lose, it is about how you play the game.
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My parents said I could both bring a friend and go with just the family.
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I wanted to invite not only my friend Sarah but also her sister.
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To my surprise, either my dad or my mom said that was fine.
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I was sorry to learn that neither Sarah nor her sister was available.
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Still, I knew that I’d have fun not only I went with friends but also just with my family.
