Which correlative conjunction is appropriate in the sentence 'You look attractive in _________ the blue sweater __________ the yellow'?

Which correlative conjunction is appropriate in the sentence 'You look attractive in _________ the blue sweater __________ the yellow'?

• A. Either and Or
• B. Not only... But
• C. Neither... Nor
• D. Both... And

Answer: (A)

This item tests using a correlative pair to present two options. You’re describing two possible things you could wear, so the natural connector is either … or. Placing either before the blue sweater and or before the yellow keeps the sentence balanced and clearly shows a choice between the two alternatives: You look attractive in either the blue sweater or the yellow. Other pairs don’t fit the sense here. Not only… but would shift the emphasis to a contrast or to showing two aspects, which isn’t the simple choice between two options. Neither… nor would imply you don’t look attractive in either option, contradicting the positive statement. Both… and would suggest you look good in both, which changes the intended meaning.

This item tests using a correlative pair to present two options. You’re describing two possible things you could wear, so the natural connector is either … or. Placing either before the blue sweater and or before the yellow keeps the sentence balanced and clearly shows a choice between the two alternatives: You look attractive in either the blue sweater or the yellow.

Other pairs don’t fit the sense here. Not only… but would shift the emphasis to a contrast or to showing two aspects, which isn’t the simple choice between two options. Neither… nor would imply you don’t look attractive in either option, contradicting the positive statement. Both… and would suggest you look good in both, which changes the intended meaning.