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Explanation and Exercises on Correlative Conjunctions

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Correlative

Conjunctions
CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS

Both...and
Not only…but also
Either...or
Neither…nor
Whether…or
BOTH….AND
Ex: Both the teacher and the students were happy with
the exam results.
Ex: Today, I will both take my final exam and see the
doctor.
Ex: It is very difficult to find a second-hand car that is
both good and cheap.
Ex: Both the driver and the passengers were badly
injured.
Ex: Yesterday I both visited an art exhibition and went
to the cinema.
NOT ONLY…BUT ALSO
Ex: Not only his sister but also his his friends were
quite worried about him.
Ex: Not only his friends but also his teacher was quite
worried about him.
Ex: He not only stole a car, but also had an accident
with it.
Ex: Not only the driver but also the passengers were
badly injured.
Ex: I not only visited an art exhibition but also went to
the cinema.
EITHER….OR

Ex: Either my father or my friends are going to meet


you at the airport.
Ex: Either my friends or my father is going to meet you
at the airport.
Ex: You can call either the neighbours or the police
when you hear that strange noise.
Ex: Either my sister or my friend or my mum must have
taken my book.
Ex:She has either fallen asleep or gone somewhere.
Ex:She can’t either speak or walk.(she can neither speak nor
walk…..
NEITHER…NOR
Ex: Neither Mike nor his parents were willing to stay at
home on New Year’s Eve.
Ex: I neither sent an email nor talked to her on the
phone about the new order.
Ex: I can persuade neither my father nor my brother to
go to Spain to watch the final match.
Ex: Mum, I want neither dinner, nor conversation, nor a
shower. I just want to go straight to bed.
Ex: She phoned neither that day nor the next day.
WHETHER…OR
Ex: Look, Kate, I'm calling the doctor, whether
you like it or not.
Ex: Whether you go or stay, I'll always be here.
Ex: Whether you love them or hate them, you
have to admit that the Rolling Stones are very
popular.
Ex: I am going to visit my uncle in the hospital
whether you agree or not.
• Conjunctions are JOINERS or
CONNECTORS.
• They join words, phrases, and
even sentences!
• There are 3 types of conjunctions,
including: coordinating, subordinating, and
correlative.
• This lesson will focus on correlative
conjunctions.

What is a Conjunction?
• To CORRELATE means to have a
relationship in which one thing depends on
another.
• Correlative conjunctions are PAIRS of words
that connect or create a relationship
between other words or phrases in a
sentence.
• There are 5 correlative conjunction pairs
you will learn during this lesson.
Correlative Conjunctions
• The most common correlative conjunction
pairs (they depend on each other, and one
is never used without the other) are:
both…and
not only…but also
neither…nor
either…or
whether…or
Correlative Conjunctions
• both…and
>>He won in both the child and the adult races.
>>Both radio and television are distracting.

•not only…but also


>>Not only red but also blue matches gold.
>>She got the highest score in not only math
but also reading.
Correlative Conjunctions
• either…or
>>I can work either Monday or Tuesday.
>>You may have either apples or pears.
• neither…nor
>>He likes neither fish nor chicken.
>>Neither you nor I will go to the game.

Correlative Conjunctions
• whether…or
>>Whether you want to or not, it is time to
go to bed.
>>Today, whether it rains or it snows, we will
complete a two-mile run.

Correlative Conjunctions
• When using correlative conjunctions, they
connect two EQUAL grammatical items.
• For example, if an ARTICLE follows one
conjunction, an ARTICLE must follow the
other; they must have similar patterns.
YES: Either the cat or the dog must go outside.
NO: Either the cat or dog must go outside.

Tricky Rule #1
• If a VERB follows one correlative
conjunction, a VERB must follow the other.
YES: You should either run or swim today.
NO: You should either run, or you should
swim today.

Tricky Rule #1
Complete each sentence:
1. My dad not only plays golf…
2. She can eat neither meat …
3. Either do your homework…
4. Both Mrs. Hillson…
5. Whether you get a puppy…
6. It’s my final offer – you can either take
it …
Tricky Rule #1 Practice
• When using correlative conjunctions to
connect two subjects, the 2nd subject must
agree with the verb (except with
both…and; those always get a plural verb!).
YES: Every night either the dogs or the cat
wakes me up.
NO: Every night either the dogs or the cat
wake me up.

Tricky Rule #2
• Another example:
YES: At weekend, neither my sister nor my
brothers visit.
NO: At weekend, neither my sister nor my
brothers visits.

Tricky Rule #2
Choose the correct verb:
1. Not only the horse but also the goats
(smell, smells) nasty.
2. Both my uncles and my aunt (sing,
sings) well.
3. Neither a teacher nor students (use,
uses) the elevator.
4. Either the kids or the dog (run, runs)
through the house.

Tricky Rule #2 Practice


Choose the correct verb:
1. Not only the horse but also the goats
smell nasty.
2. Both my uncles and my aunt sing
well.
3. Neither a teacher nor students use
the elevator.
4. Either the kids or the dog runs
through the house.

Tricky Rule #2 Answers


Choose the correct correlative conjunctions:
1. ___ my brother ___ my sister lives here.
2. ___ I will go to the store, ___ you will go.
3. ___ football ___ basketball are team sports.
4. ___ you ___ your friend are tall
enough to ride the rollercoaster.
5. ___ he will come here, ___ you will go
there, we will play Monopoly.

PoP QuiZ
Choose the correct correlative conjunctions:
1. Neither my brother nor my sister lives
here.
2. Either I will go to the store, or you will go.
3. Both soccer and baseball are team sports.
4. Not only you but also your friend are tall
enough to ride the rollercoaster. (or both…and)
5. Whether he will come here, or you will go
there, will play Monopoly.
PoP QuiZ Answers
Write the items that are being correlated.
6. Both Jane and John have dogs.
7. Either pizza or spaghetti are on the menu.
8. You not only can sing, but you also can
dance.
9. I finished neither my homework nor my
chores.
10. Whether red or blue, I am buying the
sweater.
PoP QuiZ, Continued
Write the items that are being correlated.
6. Both Jane and John have dogs.
7. Either pizza or spaghetti are on the menu.
8. You not only can sing, but you also can
dance.
9. I finished neither my homework nor my
chores.
10. Whether red or blue, I am buying the
sweater.
PoP QuiZ Answers
THANKS A LOT
V.N
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