Exploring Correlative Conjunctions

This video tutorial on Sir Lester's channel covers correlative conjunctions, explaining their function and providing examples. Correlative conjunctions work in pairs to connect words or phrases of equal weight in a sentence. The video discusses specific pairs like either/or, neither/nor, not only/but also, both/and, and whether/or, illustrating their usage with examples. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of these conjunctions in making writing flow smoothly and reducing redundancy.

What is the primary function of correlative conjunctions?

• To emphasize a single word

• To join sentences together

• To create complex sentences

• To join words and groups of words of equal weight

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Which of the following is an example of 'either...or'?

• I will neither eat nor drink.

• Not only did he run, but he also swam.

• She is both smart and kind.

• You can have either tea or coffee.

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What does 'neither...nor' indicate?

• A cause-effect relationship

• A negative choice between two options

• A positive choice between two options

• An emphasis on two related things

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What does 'either...or' express?

• A cause-effect relationship

• An emphasis on two related things

• A positive choice between two possibilities

• A negative choice

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Which sentence correctly uses 'not only...but also'?

• She not only dances but also sings.

• He is neither tall nor short.

• You can either stay or leave.

• Both the cat and the dog are sleeping.

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What is the purpose of 'both...and'?

• To show alternatives

• To show a negative choice

• To offer a choice between two possibilities

• To emphasize the link between two things

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Which of the following sentences uses 'whether...or' correctly?

• She is both intelligent and hardworking.

• I don't care whether he agrees or not.

• Not only did he study, but he also passed.

• Neither the book nor the pen is mine.

Which of the following is an example of 'both...and'?

• Not only did she dance, but she also sang.

• You can either call or email.

• Neither the dog nor the cat is here.

• Both the teacher and the student were present.

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What is the main benefit of using correlative conjunctions in writing?

• To reduce redundancy and clarify relationships

• To confuse the reader

• To make writing more complex

• To lengthen sentences

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Which pair of words is NOT a correlative conjunction?

• Both...and

• Because...so

• Not only...but also

• Either...or

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