Understanding Correlative Conjunctions

This video tutorial introduces correlative conjunctions, explaining their function and providing examples of how to use them in sentences. The tutorial includes an interactive exercise to reinforce learning and concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe and engage with the content.

What is the primary purpose of correlative conjunctions?

• To join two sentences

• To connect words or groups of words of equal importance

• To start a new paragraph

• To end a sentence

Which of the following is a pair of correlative conjunctions?

• because...so

• if...then

• both...and

• and...but

What does the use of 'both...and' imply?

• A choice between two options

• A preference for one thing over another

• A negative statement

• A correlation between two subjects performing the same action

Which sentence correctly uses 'both...and'?

• Both the sun nor the moon is shining.

• Both the book but the pen is on the table.

• Both the teacher and the student are present.

• Both the cat or the dog is sleeping.

What does 'either...or' connect?

• Two questions

• Two unrelated ideas

• Two positive statements of equal weight

• Two negative statements

Choose the correct use of 'either...or':

• Either the sun but the moon is bright.

• Either the cake nor the pie is delicious.

• Either the dog and the cat are outside.

• Either the red or the blue shirt will look good.

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

• To connect two positive statements

• To express a preference

• To connect two negative statements

• To indicate similarity

Which sentence uses 'neither...nor' correctly?

• Neither the sun but the moon is shining.

• Neither the cat nor the dog is outside.

• Neither the book and the pen is on the table.

• Neither the teacher or the student is absent.

What does 'whether...or' connect?

• Two questions

• Two negative statements

• Two unrelated ideas

• Two possible actions of a subject

Select the correct use of 'whether...or':

• I am not sure whether I will go but stay.

• I am not sure whether I will go or stay.

• I am not sure whether I will go and stay.

• I am not sure whether I will go nor stay.