Correlative Conjunctions

Answer these questions using a pair of correlative
conjunctions. (both ... and, not ….only, but… also, either
... or, neither ... nor) You can talk with a partner about your
answer. Is there more than one way to answer these
questions?

You like tennis. Do you like golf?

You don't know Jane. Do you know Jack?

You are studying Math. Are you studying English?

You need to work on the weekend. Do you need to work in the evening?

You don't eat fish. Do you eat beef?

He collects marbles. Does he baseball cards?

They haven't visited California. Have they visited Utah?

Talk to your neighbor about how you would revise these
sentences to include the correlating conjunctions in
parentheses. (There may be more than one correct answer.)

A poor diet can make you sleepy. Not enough exercise can make you sleepy.
(Both…and)

Weight-bearing exercise strengthens your muscles. Weight-bearing
exercise strengthens your bones. (not only….but also)

Kayla did not want to miss P.E. class. Shayla did not want to miss P.E. class.
(neither….nor)

.

You can exercise in the morning. You can exercise in the evening. (either….or)

Combine the sentences using a pair of correlative conjunctions. (both ... and,
not ….only, but… also, either ... or, neither ... nor) Jot your revised sentences
in your Writing Notebook.

We could fly. We could go by train.

She will have to study hard. She will have to concentrate to do well on
the exam.

Jack is not here. Tom is in another city.

The speaker will not confirm the story. The speaker will not deny the
story.

Pneumonia is a dangerous disease. Small pox is a dangerous illness.

Fred loves traveling. Jane wants to go around the world.

It might rain tomorrow. It might snow tomorrow.

Playing tennis is good for your heart. Jogging is good for your health.