Understanding Correlative Conjunctions

Front

What are correlative conjunctions?

Back

Pairs of conjunctions that relate and support each other

Front

Fill in the blank: I would rather play rugby at lunchtime ___ go on the playground. Options: and, but, than, or

Back

than

Front

What does the sentence 'So, not only did my sister take my pencil case but she also broke my favourite rubber' imply?

Back

The sister took the pencil case and broke the rubber

Front

Fill in the blank: I wanted neither the sushi ___ the curry, so Nan said I had to just make a sandwich. Options: and, nor, but, or

Back

nor

Front

What does the sentence 'I wanted neither the sushi nor the curry, so Nan said I had to just make a sandwich' imply?

Back

I did not want the sushi or the curry

Front

Correlative conjunctions are a great way of adding more ___ to a sentence.

Back

information

Front

Which sentence correctly uses the correlative conjunction 'both/and'?
Options:
1. Both the cat and the dog are sleeping.
2. Both the cat or the dog are sleeping.
3. Both the cat nor the dog are sleeping.

Back

Both the cat and the dog are sleeping.

Front

Choose the correct pair of correlative conjunctions to complete the sentence: ______ you study hard, ______ you will pass the exam. Options: Either/or, Both/and, No sooner/than

Back

Both/and

Front

Which sentence uses 'either/or' correctly? Options: Either you can have cake or ice cream., Either you can have cake and ice cream., Either you can have cake nor ice cream.

Back

Either you can have cake or ice cream.

Front

Fill in the blank: ______ the bell rang, ______ the students left the classroom.

Back

No sooner/than