Correlative Conjunctions

List the five most common correlative conjunctions.

• both… and, not only… but… also, either… or, neither… nor

• and… but, either… or, not only… but… also, both… and

• either… or, neither… nor, whether… or, both… and

• not only… but… also, both… and, either… or, so… that

What is the function of 'whether... or'?

• To present two possibilities.

• To indicate a choice between two options.

• To express uncertainty about a situation.

• To provide a definitive answer.

What are correlative conjunctions?

• They are conjunctions that connect independent clauses.

• They work in pairs to connect words or phrases.

• They are used to join two sentences together.

• They are conjunctions that only connect nouns.

What is the function of 'either... or'?

• To provide a choice between two choices.

• To indicate a single option.

• To express a condition.

• To list multiple items.

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

• To create emphasis.

• To indicate a contrast.

• To provide an example.

• To summarize information.

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

• To express that two options are possible.

• To indicate a choice between two alternatives.

• To emphasize a single option.

• To show a contrast between two ideas.

Explain subject-verb agreement with correlative conjunctions.

• The verb must agree with the first subject connected by the conjunction.

• The verb must agree with the second subject connected by the conjunction.

• The verb can agree with either subject connected by the conjunction.

• The verb does not need to agree with any subject connected by the conjunction.

What is the function of 'neither... nor'?

• 'Neither... nor' is used to make two positive statements.

• 'Neither... nor' is used to make two negative statements.

• 'Neither... nor' is used to express a choice between two options.

• 'Neither... nor' is used to indicate a preference for one option over another.