Use Correlative Conjunctions - 5th Grade Writing
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Find and correct the correlative conjunction error: "Either Mia or Sam are presenting."
Find and correct the correlative conjunction error: "Either Mia or Sam are presenting."
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Correct: "Either Mia or Sam is presenting.". With either/or, verb agrees with the closer subject (Sam = singular).
Correct: "Either Mia or Sam is presenting.". With either/or, verb agrees with the closer subject (Sam = singular).
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What grammar rule must the items joined by correlative conjunctions follow?
What grammar rule must the items joined by correlative conjunctions follow?
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Parallel structure (same grammatical form on both sides). Both sides must match in form (noun-noun, verb-verb, etc.).
Parallel structure (same grammatical form on both sides). Both sides must match in form (noun-noun, verb-verb, etc.).
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Which pair expresses a choice between two alternatives?
Which pair expresses a choice between two alternatives?
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either/or. This pair presents two options where one must be chosen.
either/or. This pair presents two options where one must be chosen.
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Which pair emphasizes that two things are true together?
Which pair emphasizes that two things are true together?
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both/and. This pair includes both elements positively.
both/and. This pair includes both elements positively.
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Find and correct the parallel structure error: "Not only did he study, but also he practiced."
Find and correct the parallel structure error: "Not only did he study, but also he practiced."
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Correct: "Not only did he study, but he also practiced.". Proper word order places 'also' after 'but' in this construction.
Correct: "Not only did he study, but he also practiced.". Proper word order places 'also' after 'but' in this construction.
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Which option is a correlative conjunction pair: whether/or or when/then?
Which option is a correlative conjunction pair: whether/or or when/then?
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whether/or. Whether/or works as a pair; when/then are not correlative.
whether/or. Whether/or works as a pair; when/then are not correlative.
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Which option is a correlative conjunction pair: not only/but also or since/therefore?
Which option is a correlative conjunction pair: not only/but also or since/therefore?
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not only/but also. This pair works together; since/therefore are not correlative.
not only/but also. This pair works together; since/therefore are not correlative.
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Which option is a correlative conjunction pair: both/and or after/before?
Which option is a correlative conjunction pair: both/and or after/before?
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both/and. Both/and works as a pair; after/before are subordinating.
both/and. Both/and works as a pair; after/before are subordinating.
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Which option is a correlative conjunction pair: neither/nor or and/but?
Which option is a correlative conjunction pair: neither/nor or and/but?
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neither/nor. Neither/nor works as a pair; and/but are coordinating conjunctions.
neither/nor. Neither/nor works as a pair; and/but are coordinating conjunctions.
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Which option is a correlative conjunction pair: either/or or because/so?
Which option is a correlative conjunction pair: either/or or because/so?
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either/or. Either/or works as a pair; because/so are not correlative.
either/or. Either/or works as a pair; because/so are not correlative.
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Find and correct the parallel structure error: "Both singing and to dance are fun."
Find and correct the parallel structure error: "Both singing and to dance are fun."
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Correct: "Both singing and dancing are fun.". Both gerunds (-ing forms) maintain parallel structure.
Correct: "Both singing and dancing are fun.". Both gerunds (-ing forms) maintain parallel structure.
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Choose the correct pair to complete the sentence: "She is ___ kind ___ helpful."
Choose the correct pair to complete the sentence: "She is ___ kind ___ helpful."
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not only/but also. Not only/but also adds emphasis to both qualities.
not only/but also. Not only/but also adds emphasis to both qualities.
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Choose the correct pair to complete the sentence: "___ the book ___ the movie was exciting."
Choose the correct pair to complete the sentence: "___ the book ___ the movie was exciting."
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both/and. Both/and shows two things share the same quality.
both/and. Both/and shows two things share the same quality.
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What rule should you follow about the placement of correlative conjunction pairs?
What rule should you follow about the placement of correlative conjunction pairs?
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Place each conjunction directly before the items being joined. This ensures each part of the pair connects its intended element.
Place each conjunction directly before the items being joined. This ensures each part of the pair connects its intended element.
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What are correlative conjunctions used to do in a sentence?
What are correlative conjunctions used to do in a sentence?
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Join two balanced words, phrases, or clauses as a pair. They work in pairs to connect equal grammatical elements.
Join two balanced words, phrases, or clauses as a pair. They work in pairs to connect equal grammatical elements.
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Choose the correct pair to complete the sentence: "___ the lights ___ the microphone worked."
Choose the correct pair to complete the sentence: "___ the lights ___ the microphone worked."
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neither/nor. Neither/nor shows both things didn't happen.
neither/nor. Neither/nor shows both things didn't happen.
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Choose the correct pair to complete the sentence: "___ rain ___ snow will stop the parade."
Choose the correct pair to complete the sentence: "___ rain ___ snow will stop the parade."
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either/or. Either/or shows one of two things will happen.
either/or. Either/or shows one of two things will happen.
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Which pair adds emphasis by presenting one idea and then adding another?
Which pair adds emphasis by presenting one idea and then adding another?
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not only/but also. This pair builds emphasis by adding a second point.
not only/but also. This pair builds emphasis by adding a second point.
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Find and correct the correlative conjunction error: "Neither the coach nor the players was ready."
Find and correct the correlative conjunction error: "Neither the coach nor the players was ready."
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Correct: "Neither the coach nor the players were ready.". With neither/nor, verb agrees with the closer subject (players = plural).
Correct: "Neither the coach nor the players were ready.". With neither/nor, verb agrees with the closer subject (players = plural).
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Which option is a correlative conjunction pair: “because/so” or “either/or”?
Which option is a correlative conjunction pair: “because/so” or “either/or”?
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either/or. Because/so shows cause-effect, not correlation like either/or does.
either/or. Because/so shows cause-effect, not correlation like either/or does.
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