Correlative Conjunctions

Grammar in Context Study the chart .
Correlative Conjunctions
Examples Explanations
Kevin and Vicky are friends What is a conjunction ? A conjunction is a joiner , a Word
that connects parts of a sentence .
There are mainly three types of conjunctions – coordinating ,

subordinating , and correlative .
I had a great time , but I wasn´t happy with Sandra. A coordinating conjuction connects words or phrases that are
independent or equal . They use the words : for , and , nor ,
I don´t know what to do , so I ´ll just sit quietly. yet , but , or , so ( fanboys ).
I ate an Apple and banana .
I had a great time . I wasn´t happy with Sandra. In each of these sentences , if you were to make the
conjunction ( underline ) out . You would have two sentences.
I don´t know what to do . I ´ll just sit quietly .
I ate an apple . a banana .
Thus , a coordinating conjunction joings two sentences together .

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Lesson Correlative conjuntions : Both … and Neither … nor Either … or
Today we are going to work with these correlative conjunctions .
They include : Correlative conjunctions are paired conjunctions that link

balanced words , phrases and clauses .
Both … and = I like both rabbits and parrots.
When you are comparing or contrasting, communicating that
You know , you need correlative conjunctions to sometimes
Neither … nor = I like neither rabbits nor parrots .
help you with your flow . Each of correlative words should
be place immediately before the words to be connected .
Either … or = I will either feed rabbits or feed the parrots.
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence .
1. ________ Chicharito Hernandez nor Chucky Lozano are playing in Mexico .

a ) both b ) either c ) neither
2. I love ______ reading and watching movies ,

3. We can play _______ soccer or basketball wherever you want

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Lesson correlative words . Both , Either , Neither
4. Marriage is _________ heaven nor hell , it is simple purgatory .

5. These shoes are _______ comfortable and elegant .

6. You must pass ________ English and Mathematics if you want to graduate .
7. Buy ________ chocolate cake or carrot cake , anyway those are my favorites.
8. _______ Yalitza Aparicio nor Lady Gaga won the Oscar .

9. This movie is not recommended for ______ kids or teens .

10. Bruno Mars is _______ a singer and composer .

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A Correlative Conjunction , however , is used in pair . With a correlative conjunction , there are two joining words .
These joining words works as a team . LOOK AT THE FOLLOWING EXPLANATION AND EXAMPLES :
Both … and -- connect two people given the equal importance to both .
° Shakira sings in both languages Spanish and English It is always used with affirmative sentences . Talks about two elements
of a group of two. We use it with singular nouns .
° I colored both the picture and the walls .
° I ´m either going to the movie , or the dog park Either …or -- This conjunction , give us the opportunity to choose between
two options . You can only choose one , but they are on equal terms ,
° We can go either Cancun or Los Cabos this week. both are valid . Either means either of the two.
° I can have neither peanuts , nor walnuts . Neither … nor -- We use this conbination to deny people , things or situations
of the same importance “nor” is the negative of “or”. In this case rejects two
° Neither Carlos Rivera nor Belinda will sing in the concert possibilities . You must take into account that this conjunction project a negative
idea , the verb will generally go in this negative form . Neither means neither
( of the two ) .
Correlative conjunctions generally cannot make two sentences if they were going to be taken out .
The joining word work make the sentence correct , and without them the sentence is incomplete.
For example : ° I colored the picture . The walls .

° I ´ m going to the movies . The dog park .
° I can have peanuts . Walnuts . 26
In all these sentences , the first part makes sense while the second part does not . So for them to be one make sense .
These Parts require correlative conjunctions .
Let´s see how the use of these three conjunctions , they can help us to compare the characteristics of objects ,
People or situations .
First , Translate the next sentences from spanish to English .
Both … and Juan Gabriel y José José eran grandes cantantes .
Either … or Podemos escuchar a Juan Gabriel o a José José .
Neither …. nor Ni Juan Gabriel ni José José cantaron en Francés .
In English the word “Both” ( ambos ) they point out two of a group of two , in equal conditions , Either refers one of
a group of two , what is to say either of the two. , also in equality of conditions that is to say that any of the options is
In the same position , Neither indicates zero of a group of two.
Instructions : Choose the best answer to complete the sentences .
1 . Black and red are _______ my favorities colors to dress up.

a ) both b either c ) neither
2 . I can´t eat _______ potatoes nor candies because I get fat easily .
3 . Queen and the Beatles are still today ________ the best bands in the world .
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4. I can do for your birthday ________ brownies or chocolate cake .
5 . We will talk later , this isn´t _______ the time nor the place .
6 . You can ________ see my photos on Facebook or Instagram .

7 . I like _______ dogs and cats , but I just have dogs .

8 . I don´t like _______ chayote nor beetroot .

9 . We can play _______ soceer or basketball , whatever you want .

10 . Why did he pass the course ? He ________ passed the exam nor did the homework .
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Grammar in Context Study the chart .

There are mainly three types of conjunctions – coordinating ,

I ate an Apple and banana .

I ate an apple . a banana .

Thus , a coordinating conjunction joings two sentences together .

They include : Correlative conjunctions are paired conjunctions that link

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence .

1. ________ Chicharito Hernandez nor Chucky Lozano are playing in Mexico .

2. I love ______ reading and watching movies ,

3. We can play _______ soccer or basketball wherever you want

4. Marriage is _________ heaven nor hell , it is simple purgatory .

5. These shoes are _______ comfortable and elegant .

8. _______ Yalitza Aparicio nor Lady Gaga won the Oscar .

9. This movie is not recommended for ______ kids or teens .

10. Bruno Mars is _______ a singer and composer .

For example : ° I colored the picture . The walls .

Either … or Podemos escuchar a Juan Gabriel o a José José .

Neither …. nor Ni Juan Gabriel ni José José cantaron en Francés .

Instructions : Choose the best answer to complete the sentences .

1 . Black and red are _______ my favorities colors to dress up.

6 . You can ________ see my photos on Facebook or Instagram .

7 . I like _______ dogs and cats , but I just have dogs .

8 . I don´t like _______ chayote nor beetroot .

9 . We can play _______ soceer or basketball , whatever you want .

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