Correlative Conjunctions: A Comprehensive Guide
•
Conjunctions are
JOINERS
JOINERS
or
CONNECTORS
CONNECTORS
.
•
They join
words
words
,
phrases
phrases
, and
even
sentences
sentences
!
•
There are 3 types of conjunctions,
including: coordinating, subordinating, and
correlative.
•
This lesson will focus on
correlative
correlative
conjunctions
conjunctions
.
•
To
CORRELATE
CORRELATE
means to have a
relationship in which one thing depends on
another.
•
Correlative conjunctions are
PAIRS
PAIRS
of words
that connect, or
create a relationship
create a relationship
between
between
, other words or phrases in a
sentence.
•
There are
5
5
correlative conjunction pairs
you will learn during this lesson.
•
The most common correlative conjunction
pairs (they depend on each other, and one
is never used without the other) are:
either…or
either…or
neither…nor
neither…nor
not only…but also
not only…but also
both…and
both…and
whether…or
whether…or
•
either…or
either…or
I can work
either
either
Monday
or
or
Tuesday.
You may have
either
either
apples
or
or
pears.
•
neither…nor
neither…nor
He likes
neither
neither
fish
nor
nor
chicken.
Neither
Neither
you
nor
nor
I will go to the game.
•
not only…but also
not only…but also
Not only
Not only
red
but also
but also
blue matches gold.
She got the highest score in
not only
not only
math
but also
but also
reading.
•
both…and
both…and
He won in
both
both
the child
and
and
the adult races.
Both
Both
radio
and
and
television are distracting.
•
whether…or
whether…or
Whether
Whether
you want to
or
or
not, it is time to go
to bed.
Today,
whether
whether
it rains
or
or
it snows, we will
complete a two-mile run.
•
When using correlative conjunctions, they
connect two
EQUAL
EQUAL
grammatical items.
•
For example, if an
ARTICLE
ARTICLE
follows one
conjunction, an
ARTICLE
ARTICLE
must follow the
other; they must have similar patterns.
YES:
YES:
Either
Either
the
cat
or
or
the
dog must go outside.
NO:
NO:
Either
Either
the cat
or
or
dog must go outside.
•
If a
VERB
VERB
follows one correlative
conjunction, a
VERB
VERB
must follow the other.
YES:
YES:
You should
either
either
run
or
or
swim
today.
NO:
NO:
You should
either
either
run
,
or
or
you should
swim
today.
Complete each sentence:
1. My dad
not only
not only
plays golf…
2. I like
neither
neither
seafood…
3.
Either
Either
do your homework…
4.
Both
Both
Ms. Hillson…
5.
Whether
Whether
you get a puppy…
6. Mr. Davis
either
either
likes…
•
When using correlative conjunctions to
connect two subjects, the
2
2
nd
nd
subject must
agree with the verb (except with
both…and
both…and
; those always get a plural verb!).
YES:
YES:
Every night
either
either
the dogs
or
or
the
cat
cat
wakes
wakes
me up.
NO:
NO:
Every night
either
either
the dogs
or
or
the
cat
cat
wake
wake
me up.
•
Another example:
YES:
YES:
Today,
neither
neither
my sister
nor
nor
my
brothers
brothers
visit
visit
.
.
NO:
NO:
Today,
neither
neither
my sister
nor
nor
my
brothers
brothers
visits
visits
.
.
Choose the correct verb:
1. Not only the horse but also the goats
(smell, smells) nasty.
2. Both my uncles and my aunt (sing,
sings) well.
3. Neither a teacher nor students (use,
uses) the elevator.
4. Either the kids or the dog (run, runs)
through the house.
Choose the correct verb:
1. Not only the horse but also the goats
smell
smell
nasty.
2. Both my uncles and my aunt
sing
sing
well.
3. Neither a teacher nor students
use
use
the elevator.
4. Either the kids or the dog
runs
runs
through the house.
Choose the correct correlative conjunctions:
1. ___ my brother ___ my sister lives here.
2. ___ I will go to the store, ___ you will go.
3. ___ soccer ___ baseball are team sports.
4. ___ you ___ your friend are tall
enough to ride the rollercoaster.
5. ___ he will come here, ___ you will go
there, we will play Monopoly.
Choose the correct correlative conjunctions:
1.
Neither
Neither
my brother
nor
nor
my sister lives here.
2.
Either
Either
I will go to the store,
or
or
you will go.
3.
Both
Both
soccer
and
and
baseball are team sports.
4.
Not only
Not only
you
but also
but also
your friend are tall
enough to ride the rollercoaster.
(or both…and)
(or both…and)
5.
Whether
Whether
he will come here,
or
or
you will go
there, will play Monopoly.
Write the items that are being correlated.
6. Both Jane and John have dogs.
7. Either pizza or spaghetti are on the menu.
8. You not only can sing, but you also can
dance.
9. I finished neither my homework nor my
chores.
10. Whether red or blue, I am buying the
sweater.
Write the items that are being correlated.
6. Both
Jane
and
John
have dogs.
7. Either
pizza
or
spaghetti
are on the menu.
8. You not only
can sing
, but you also
can
dance
.
9. I finished neither
my homework
nor
my
chores
.
10. Whether
red
or
blue
, I am buying the
sweater.
Correlative conjunctions are essential joiners that create relationships between words, phrases, and sentences. This guide explores the types of conjunctions, focusing on correlative ones like either/or, neither/nor, not only/but also, both/and, and whether/or. Learn about the rules and usage of correlative conjunctions to enhance your writing skills.
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Correlative Conjunctions
Conjunctions are JOINERS or CONNECTORS. They join words, phrases, and even sentences! There are 3 types of conjunctions, including: coordinating, subordinating, and correlative. This lesson will focus on correlative conjunctions. What is a Conjunction?
To CORRELATE means to have a relationship in which one thing depends on another. Correlative conjunctions are PAIRS of words that connect, or create a relationship between, other words or phrases in a sentence. There are 5 correlative conjunction pairs you will learn during this lesson. Correlative Conjunctions
The most common correlative conjunction pairs (they depend on each other, and one is never used without the other) are: either or neither nor not only but also both and whether or Correlative Conjunctions
eitheror I can work either Monday or Tuesday. You may have either apples or pears. neither nor He likes neither fish nor chicken. Neither you nor I will go to the game. Correlative Conjunctions
not onlybut also Not only red but also blue matches gold. She got the highest score in not only math but also reading. both and He won in both the child and the adult races. Both radio and television are distracting. Correlative Conjunctions
whetheror Whether you want to or not, it is time to go to bed. Today, whether it rains or it snows, we will complete a two-mile run. Correlative Conjunctions
When using correlative conjunctions, they connect two EQUAL grammatical items. For example, if an ARTICLE follows one conjunction, an ARTICLE must follow the other; they must have similar patterns. YES:Either the cat or the dog must go outside. NO:Either the cat or dog must go outside. Tricky Rule #1
If a VERB follows one correlative conjunction, a VERB must follow the other. YES: You should either run or swim today. NO: You should either run, or you should swim today. Tricky Rule #1
Complete each sentence: 1. My dad not only plays golf 2. I like neitherseafood 3. Eitherdo your homework 4. Both Ms. Hillson 5. Whether you get a puppy 6. Mr. Davis eitherlikes Tricky Rule #1 Practice
When using correlative conjunctions to connect two subjects, the 2nd subject must agree with the verb (except with both and; those always get a plural verb!). YES: Every night either the dogs or the cat wakes me up. NO: Every night either the dogs or the cat wake me up. Tricky Rule #2
Another example: YES: Today, neither my sister nor my brothers visit. NO: Today, neither my sister nor my brothers visits. Tricky Rule #2
Choose the correct verb: 1. Not only the horse but also the goats (smell, smells) nasty. 2. Both my uncles and my aunt (sing, sings) well. 3. Neither a teacher nor students (use, uses) the elevator. 4. Either the kids or the dog (run, runs) through the house. Tricky Rule #2 Practice
Choose the correct verb: 1. Not only the horse but also the goats smell nasty. 2. Both my uncles and my aunt sing well. 3. Neither a teacher nor students use the elevator. 4. Either the kids or the dog runs through the house. Tricky Rule #2 Answers
Choose the correct correlative conjunctions: 1. ___ my brother ___ my sister lives here. 2. ___ I will go to the store, ___ you will go. 3. ___ soccer ___ baseball are team sports. 4. ___ you ___ your friend are tall enough to ride the rollercoaster. 5. ___ he will come here, ___ you will go there, we will play Monopoly. PoP QuiZ
Choose the correct correlative conjunctions: 1. Neither my brother nor my sister lives here. 2. Either I will go to the store, or you will go. 3. Both soccer and baseball are team sports. 4. Not only you but also your friend are tall enough to ride the rollercoaster. (or both and) 5. Whether he will come here, or you will go there, will play Monopoly. PoP QuiZ Answers
Write the items that are being correlated. 6. Both Jane and John have dogs. 7. Either pizza or spaghetti are on the menu. 8. You not only can sing, but you also can dance. 9. I finished neither my homework nor my chores. 10. Whether red or blue, I am buying the sweater. PoP QuiZ, Continued
Write the items that are being correlated. 6. Both Jane and John have dogs. 7. Either pizza or spaghetti are on the menu. 8. You not only can sing, but you also can dance. 9. I finished neither my homework nor my chores. 10. Whether red or blue, I am buying the sweater. PoP QuiZ Answers
