Correlative Conjunctions Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: L.5.1.E

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You will often find instances where you will have sentences that require the use of two different conjunctions in order to fully work out. When you have two conjunctions that basically piggy back off of one another, you would refer to these are correlative. There are even times when you will use the same word "as" twice and it would correlate to itself. It should be noted that in order to properly use this technique it requires that both clauses demonstrate a parallel structure. This is a more advanced writing skill that you run into more often at the college or university levels. These worksheets will have you mastering the use of conjunctions in pairs quickly and with some spunk.

Correlative Conjunction Worksheets To Print:

Just Ducky - This is a straight identification activity, nothing more. You will given a series of sentences to analyze.

Correlative Conjunctions Come in Pairs - Make sure to put on the right pair of socks. You will choose which pair of socks best completes each sentence.

Dog Tags - This multiple choice activity is not as easy as it looks. It should be noted that the order in which the words fit around the slash (/) denote their position within the sentence.

Recognizing Conjunctions - Make sure to read the directions carefully for this one. Find and circle each conjunction below. If it is a coordinating conjunction, write a C on the line. If it is a correlative conjunction, write COR on the line.

Using Correlation - Write sentences that include the following (both/and, either/or, neither/nor, not only/but also, whether/or).

Join Them Together - Use the correlative conjunctions in parentheses to join the two sentences. Write the new sentence on the line.

Either/Or, Neither/Nor - Fill in the blanks in each sentence below with the correct correlative conjunctions.

Practice Using - Use each correlative conjunction in two original sentences. You can connect nouns, verbs, adjectives or sentences.

Ready for Spring? - Use correlative conjunctions to combine each pair of sentences. Write your new sentence on the line below.

Happy Halloween! - Underline the conjunction pair in each sentence. There are 12 different sentences for you to evaluate.

Opening Night - Choose the correlative conjunctions that best complete each sentence. Placement in the sentence does reflect the order it is found around the slash.

On the Road - Read each sentence. Underline the correlative conjunctions in each sentence. Then you will match each sentence to the word pair that best completes it.

Mr. Frankel - Rewrite the paragraph below, using correlative conjunctions to combine sentences.

Writing In Order - Read each sentence. On the line underneath, write the two items, in order, that are being coordinated.

Writing Correlative Conjunctions - Read each sentence. Underline the correlative conjunction. Then on the lines below the sentence, write the two things in the sentence that are being correlated (related).

What Are Correlative Conjunctions?


A correlative conjunction is a type of conjunction that occurs in pairs, joining two grammatically related parts of a sentence. None of the elements in the pair of correlative conjunctions can convey a meaning on its own. These have to be placed thoughtfully in a sentence in order for the sentence to make sense.


The most commonly occurring correlative conjunctions include pairs like either / or, neither / nor, If / then, rather / or, just as / so, both / and, not only / but also, hardly / when, and whether / or. Here are some of the points to keep in mind while using correlative conjunctions in sentences:


Paying Attention to the Verb Agreement


Verb agreement means that in sentences where a correlative conjunction pair is connecting two subjects, the second subject must be in agreement with the verb being used in the statement no matter what the nature of the first subject is.

For Example: "Every day, either the birds or the pets react to the bus horn."
Here 'react' is in agreement with 'pets'.


Paying Attention to the Pronoun Agreement


If a correlate pair is combining a sentence with two different antecedents, the second antecedent in the statement must be in agreement with the pronoun that is following it in the sentence.

For Example: "Neither the mother nor the kids like their new dresses."
The pronoun 'their' agrees with the second antecedent 'kids'.


Paying Attention to the Parallel Structure


Whenever you are using correlative conjunction in a sentence, you must check the sentence for parallelism. There must be equal units after both the conjunctions, matching each other in terms of their grammatical nature.

For Example: "Not only did Samantha hurt her friend, but she also misbehaved with her teacher."

There is a similar nature of clauses before and after the conjunctions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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