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 equal elements in a sentence.

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Give an example of correlative conjunctions in a sentence.

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"Either you can go to the party, or you can stay home."

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What does 'either/or' indicate?

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'Either/or' is used to present two choices or alternatives.

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What does 'neither/nor' indicate?

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'Neither/nor' is used to indicate that none of the options are true or applicable.

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What does 'both/and' indicate?

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

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What does 'whether/or' indicate?

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'Whether/or' is used to present two possibilities, often with an emphasis on choice.

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Fill in the blanks: 'You can have ___ ice cream ___ cake.'

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'You can have both ice cream and cake.'

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Fill in the blanks: 'I want ___ to play soccer ___ to watch a movie.'

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'I want either to play soccer or to watch a movie.'

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Fill in the blanks: '___ you finish your homework, ___ you cannot go out.'

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'Either you finish your homework, or you cannot go out.'

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Fill in the blanks: 'I am ___ tired ___ hungry.'

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'I am both tired and hungry.'