Correlative Conjunctions

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What are correlative conjunctions?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Give an example of correlative conjunctions in a sentence.

Back

"Both my uncle and my cousin live in New York."

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is the function of the correlative conjunction 'not only... but also'?

Back

It is used to connect two related ideas, emphasizing that both are true.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Provide an example of 'not only... but also' in a sentence.

Back

"Not only did she do well on her math test, but she also got an A on her social studies report."

Front

What does the correlative conjunction 'either... or' indicate?

Back

It presents a choice between two options.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Create a sentence using 'either... or'.

Back

"You can either have pizza or pasta for dinner."

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is the purpose of the correlative conjunction 'neither... nor'?

Back

It is used to connect two negative ideas.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Give an example of 'neither... nor' in a sentence.

Back

"Neither the shoes nor the jacket were found."

Front

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

Back

It indicates that two things are true or exist together.

Front

Write a sentence using 'both... and'.

Back

"Both the sun and the moon are visible in the sky."

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E