Understanding Correlative Conjunctions

This video tutorial covers correlative conjunctions, which are paired conjunctions used to join words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. The tutorial explains the usage of various correlative conjunctions such as 'neither nor', 'not only but also', 'either or', 'both and', 'not but', 'whether or', and 'just as so'. Each pair is discussed with examples to illustrate their specific functions in sentences.

What is the primary function of correlative conjunctions?

• To join multiple elements of different importance

• To join two elements of similar importance

• To emphasize a single element

• To negate all elements in a sentence

How do correlative conjunctions differ from coordinating conjunctions?

• They are used to end sentences

• They can join more than two elements

• They can only join two elements

• They are used to start sentences

Which of the following is a correlative conjunction?

• Or

• Neither...nor

• But

• And

When should 'neither...nor' be used?

• To emphasize an additional element

• To present two positive options

• To negate two options

• To express doubt

What does 'not only...but also' emphasize?

• A single negative element

• An additional surprising element

• Two negative options

• A choice between two options

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

• To express a contradiction

• To present two positive options

• To indicate similarity

• To negate two options

How is 'both...and' used in a sentence?

• To join two independent clauses

• To emphasize two true elements

• To express doubt

• To negate two options

What does 'not...but' express?

• A choice between two options

• A similarity between two elements

• An additional element

• A contradiction

When is 'whether...or' used?

• To present two positive options

• To negate two options

• To emphasize two true elements

• To express certainty or doubt

What does 'just as...so' indicate?

• A contradiction

• A choice between two options

• A similarity between two elements

• An additional surprising element