Question

Complete the sentence using the right option:
You could _______ learn to drive this summer _______ we could go on a long trip. The choice is yours.

• A. both ; and
• B. neither ; nor
• C. either ; or
• D. also ; and

Answer 1

The correct option is C either ; or

Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together. Some examples are either/or, neither/nor, and not only/but also. The given sentence requires the use of a correlative conjunction. The combination either/or indicates that there is a choice between the two choices, and only one can be selected. Either is always used with or and it is used to express alternatives and or a choice between two (and sometimes more) things. Thus Option C is correct. Besides, it is mentioned in the sentence that the speaker has a choice. He can either choose to learn to drive or go on a long trip. The combination neither/nor indicates that neither of the two choices can be selected. In other words, neither choice is available. Thus Option B is incorrect as neither/nor - When they're paired up they negate both parts of a statement. We use' also' in the front position to emphasise what follows or to add a new point or topic. Since only one form is allowed Option D can be ruled out. The combination both/and indicates that the two items are equally presented and included. Hence Option A is incorrect as it is inferred in the sentence that one choice has to me between the two.