Correlative Conjunctions

Evelyn and Noah are writing a joint letter to their friend Oliver. Which of the following options can they use as a correlative conjunction to connect their individual thoughts?

• Neither...nor

• But

• Or

• And

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

In a grammar class, the teacher, Mrs. Scarlett, asked her students, 'Which of the following sentences, used by Jackson and Mason in their essays, uses a correlative conjunction to emphasize the addition of one element to another?'

• Both Jackson and Mason like to eat ice cream during their break.

• Jackson can either go to the park after school or have a picnic at home.

• Neither Jackson's cat nor Mason's dog is allowed on the school premises.

• Not only did Jackson sing beautifully in the school concert, but he also played the piano.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

In a classroom discussion, the teacher asked, 'Which of the following sentences, spoken by Ava, uses a correlative conjunction to express the exclusion of both options?'

• Neither Abigail nor Evelyn is allowed to borrow my pencil.

• Both my sister and my brother like to eat ice cream.

• Not only did she sing beautifully, but she also played the piano.

• We can either go to the park or have a picnic at home.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following sentences uses a correlative conjunction to connect two elements that are considered together?

• We can either go to the park or have a picnic at home.
• Not only did she sing beautifully, but she also played the piano.
• Both my sister and my brother like to eat ice cream.
• Neither the cat nor the dog is allowed on the couch.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following is an example of a correlative conjunction connecting two elements considered together?

• Both Sarah and Alex love to read books.
• Neither the red car nor the blue car is mine.
• You can either stay inside or go outside to play.
• Not only did they win the game, but they also set a new record.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Why is it important for Aiden to maintain parallel structure when using correlative conjunctions in his essay?

• To emphasize the addition of one element to another

• To express relationships of balance, contrast, and choice

• To ensure clarity

• To create confusion

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Avery, Benjamin, and Henry are discussing correlative conjunctions in their English class. Which of the following is NOT a common correlative conjunction?

• Both...and

• Either...neither

• Neither...nor

• Not only...but also

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

In a conversation between Abigail, Elijah, and Anika, which of the following sentences uses a correlative conjunction to express a choice?

• Both Abigail and Elijah like to eat ice cream.

• Anika can either go to the park or have a picnic at home.

• Not only did Abigail sing beautifully, but she also played the piano.

• Neither Elijah's cat nor Anika's dog is allowed on the couch.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the function of correlative conjunctions?

• To emphasize the addition of one element to another
• To connect words, phrases, and clauses
• To exclude both options
• To express relationships of balance, contrast, and choice

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

During a school sports day, which of the following sentences adds detail when using correlative conjunctions?

• Emma enjoys both playing soccer and swimming in the pool.

• Benjamin likes neither pizza nor pasta.

• Rohan and his friends can either go to the beach or have a picnic at the park.

• Not only did they win the game, but they also set a new record.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E