Correlative Conjunctions

What are correlative conjunctions?

• describes a noun

• a conjunction that introduces a subordinate clause

• a conjunction placed between words, phrases, clauses or sentences of equal rank

• pairs of words that connect phrases or clauses of equal importance

Choose the correct correlative conjunction pair.

Olivia invited _________ Quinn ________ Jane Marie to the party.

• either/or

• neither/nor

• both/and

• whether/or

_________ Cooper __________ Brady like hip hop. They prefer country music.

• either/or

• neither/nor

• both/and

• not only/but also

I will be on time _________ I get a ride to school _______ walk.

• either/or

• neither/nor

• both/and

• whether/or

________Mom _________Dad insist that I practice an hour a day so I can get better at basketball.

• either/or

• neither/nor

• both/and

• whether/or

Since school was online and we ran out of time, ___________ India _________ Africa were studied in geography this year.

• either/or

• neither/nor

• both/and

• whether/or

I will be your friend ________ you stay here _______ move away.

• either/or

• neither/nor

• both/and

• whether/or

I will _________ fill out an application _________ take the job if it is offered to me.

• either/or

• neither/nor

• both/or

• not only/but also

I like _______ gummy bears _________ licorice. They are my favorite candies.

• both/and

• either/or

• neither/nor

• whether/or

Janice likes _________ Skittles _________ Sweet Tarts. She prefers chocolate.

• both/and

• either/or

• neither/nor

• whether/or