Correlative Conjunctions

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What are correlative conjunctions?

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Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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Give an example of correlative conjunctions in a sentence.

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"Either you can have ice cream, or you can have cake."

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What does 'whether...or' indicate in a sentence?

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'Whether...or' is used to present two alternatives or choices.

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What does 'neither...nor' indicate in a sentence?

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'Neither...nor' is used to connect two negative alternatives.

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What does 'either...or' indicate in a sentence?

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'Either...or' is used to present two positive alternatives.

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What does 'both...and' indicate in a sentence?

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'Both...and' is used to connect two positive statements or ideas.

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Fill in the blank: I want to go to the park, ___________ it is raining.

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but

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Fill in the blank: ___________ you finish your homework, ___________ you can play outside.

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Once...then

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What is the function of conjunctions in a sentence?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses to create complex sentences.

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Identify the correlative conjunctions in this sentence: "Not only did she sing, but she also danced."

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The correlative conjunctions are 'not only...but also'.