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Grammar

Correlative Conjunctions

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What are correlative conjunctions? Pairs of words that work together to connect words, phrases, or clauses.
What are five common pairs of correlative conjunctions? Both…and; either…or; neither…nor; not only…but also; whether…or.
What does both…and show? It includes two people, things, or ideas.
What does either…or show? A choice between two options.
What does neither…nor show? It rules out both options.
What does not only…but also show? It emphasizes that two things are true.
What does whether…or show? Alternatives or possibilities.
Identify the correlative conjunctions: Both Maya and Jordan enjoy reading. Both…and.
Identify the correlative conjunctions: We can either walk or ride. Either…or.
Identify the correlative conjunctions: Neither the teacher nor the scholars were late. Neither…nor.
Complete the pair: Not only…but _____. Also.
Complete the pair: Whether…_____. Or.
What is parallel structure? Using the same grammatical form for the ideas being connected.
Why should correlative conjunctions use parallel structure? Matching forms make the sentence balanced and clear.
Which sentence uses parallel structure? “She likes both swimming and biking” or “She likes both swimming and to bike.” She likes both swimming and biking.
What is connected in this sentence: Both science and math require careful thinking? Two nouns: science and math.
What verb usually follows subjects joined by both…and? A plural verb.
Choose the correct verb: Both Ava and Liam (is/are) prepared. Are. Both Ava and Liam are prepared.
Choose the correct verb: Either the teacher or the scholars (is/are) presenting. Are. The closer subject, scholars, is plural.
Choose the correct verb: Neither the dog nor the cats (was/were) outside. Were. The closer subject, cats, is plural.
Choose the correct pronoun: Both Mia and Zoe brought (her/their) notebooks. Their. The pronoun refers to two people.
Correct the conjunction pair: Neither rain or snow stopped us. Neither rain nor snow stopped us.
Does every sentence with correlative conjunctions need a comma? No. A pair connecting words or phrases usually does not need a comma.
 



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