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100

I was not born in Bandung, and my parents weren't ____

either

100

Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis has won ____ jazz and classical music awards.

both

100

Raquel was late. So was Denise. (Both, and)

Both Raquel and Denise were late.

100

His restaurant is always full, not only during lunch time _______ during dinner time.
a) and    b)or    c) but also    d) both   e) but

c) but also

200

You will not find many friendly people _____ in the big cities ____ in the holiday resorts.

neither/nor

200

Gravity not only causes bodies to fall, ____ increases the speed of falling, too.

but also

200

He didn't write. He didn't telephone. (neither, nor)

He neither wrote, nor telephoned.

Neither did he write, nor call.

200

______ management and staff are in favor of changes. a) either    b) both     c)not only    d)also    e)neither

b)both

300

Your educational background does not impress the interviewer; ______ does your work experience.

neither

300

______________ you get an/a ___ get a lower grade, make sure you try your best in class.

Whether/or

300

The front of the house needs painting, the back needs painting too. (Not only, but also)

Not only the front of the house needs painting, but also the back.

300

My family likes not only traveling _____ loves trying new things. 

a)both     b)or    c)not only     d) but     e)but also

e)but also

400

Mr. Jones describes himself _____ as a lecturer ____ as a lawyer.

either/or

400

Fainting can result from ____ a lack of oxygen ___ from loss of blood.

either/or

400

Jack is fluent in Korean. He is also fluent in English as well. (Not only, but also)

Not only is Jack fluent in Korean, but also in English (as well).

400

Miguel's success depends ____ on hard work and on good business sense.

a)not only     b)but also     c)both     d)or 

c)both

500

MetroTV did ____ report the recent earthquake, and ______ did TVone.

not/neither

500

____ oats nor rye can endure severe winter weather.

neither

500

I am sorry to say Sarah has no patience. She has no sensitivity to others. (neither)

I am sorry to say Sarah has neither patience, nor sensitivity to others.

500

The tragedy is ______ the photos but also the camera was destroyed in the fire. 

a)neither     b)nor     c)both     d)not only     e)that

d) not only

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