Correlative Conjunctions

Front

_______ students appreciate summer break, ______ do teachers relish their time off.

Back

Just as / So

Answer explanation

Just as / Also is a correlative conjunction showing an equal relationship (both students and teachers enjoy summer break!)

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

He ate ____ ten ____ twenty pieces of pie in the contest!

Back

Not / But

Answer explanation

Not / But is a correlative conjunction that shows two opposing ideas. For example, we thought he would eat ten pieces of pie but he surprised us and ate twenty!

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

I had _______ finished my project _______ my professor emailed us about the final exam!

Back

Scarcely / When

Answer explanation

Scarcely / When is a correlative conjunction showing a short amount of time between two events.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

There are _____ many dogs _____ cats in the shelter.

Back

As / As

Answer explanation

As / As is a correlative conjunction that demonstrates an equal relationship. In this case, the same number of dogs and cats.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Front

People would ________ watch videos on their phones _________ have a conversation.

Back

Rather / Than

Answer explanation

Rather / Than is a correlative conjunction that shows one preferred option over another.

Ex: I would rather have a four-day work-week than one that is five days.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

_______ Mrs. Valen enjoys teaching, ______ her students enjoy learning!

Back

Just as / so

Answer explanation

Jst as / so is a correlative conjunction that shows an even relationship.

In this case, we might not like the same thing, but our enthusiasm is equal.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

The missing student is ________ in the bathroom _________ hiding in another hallway.

Back

Either / Or

Answer explanation

Either / Or is a correlative conjunction that shows two options.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

After 10 minutes of questions, the suspect neither confirmed nor denied the accusations.

Back

neither / nor

Answer explanation

Neither / Nor is a correlative conjunction that shows two options that will not (or did not) happen.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Front

You _________ failed to study for the test ________ broke my trust by sneaking out.

Back

Not only / But Also

Answer explanation

Not only / But also is a correlative conjunction that shows two consecutive actions that build upon each other in intensity.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

I don't care _______ you make apple pie ______ pumpkin pie for dessert!

Back

Whether / Or

Answer explanation

Whether / or is a correlative conjunction that shows two potential situations or choices.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A