Exploring Correlative Conjunctions in American English

The video tutorial by Billiebug introduces correlative conjunctions, which are pairs of words used to join words or groups of words of equal value in a sentence. The tutorial provides examples such as 'either...or', 'not only...but also', and 'neither...nor'. It also lists common correlative conjunctions and encourages viewers to study more examples. The video concludes with a brief closing remark.

What is the primary function of correlative conjunctions?

• To separate clauses in a sentence

• To join words or groups of words of equal value

• To join sentences of unequal value

• To replace nouns in a sentence

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Which of the following is a pair of correlative conjunctions?

• Either...or

• Or...nor

• So...because

• And...but

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CCSS.L.1.1G

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In the sentence 'I will either do my job or leave the company!', which words are the correlative conjunctions?

• Do...job

• Will...leave

• I...company

• Either...or

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CCSS.L.1.1G

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Identify the correlative conjunctions in the sentence: 'She is not only pretty but also extremely smart!'

• Not only...but also

• Pretty...smart

• She...is

• Extremely...smart

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Which sentence correctly uses correlative conjunctions?

• She is either pretty but also smart.

• Just as many Canadians love hockey, so many Americans love basketball.

• I will both study and play.

• Neither the swim team nor the baseball team is doing well.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

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Which of the following is NOT a pair of correlative conjunctions?

• Neither...nor

• Both...and

• Not only...but also

• And...or

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