Exploring

Correlative
Conjunctions
 Imagine you're given
the choice to... R a i se y o u r
would cho hand if you
• Either read a book or play choice. Ha ose the first
n d
he a d i f yo s o n y ou r
outside. Which one would you choose? prefer the u would
s e con d.
• Either go on a beach trip or go on a
mountain hike. Which one would you
choose?

• Either watch movies at home or watch

movies at a theatre. Which one would
 Learning Outcomes

Write a
differentiate paragraph or a
coordinating sentence using
Define conjunction correlative
correlating from conjunction.
conjunction correlating
conjunction

Those scenarios were examples of sentences using correlative conjunctions. We

will learn about them today.
 What are correlative
conjunctions?

Definition:
Co means together ( coworker).
Rellative means related or kind of same.
Conjunction means words that we used to
connect things together
 What are correlative
conjunctions?
CORRELATIVE
CONJUNCTION
Definition:
Correlative Conjunction are pairs of words that
connect words, phrases or clauses that belong to
the same part of speech/ serve the same pattern
within the sentence. It is also used in pairs to link
equal parts of a sentence.
Correlative conjunctions
connect two or more Example
words, phrases, or clauses To be a teacher, you need to
with similar grammatical be both patient and
structures. organized.

• Patient - Adjective
• Organized - Adjective
 How to use
Correlative
Conjunction?
 Example
BOTH AND They are word that
work in pairs to join
• This place is both large
and cozy. a word or group of
• Both my Mother and words of equal value
Father are teachers. in a sentence
• Everyday both the cat and
the dog wake me up.
We use ‘ Either/Or’ to Example
connect positive
EITHER…OR
statements of equal
weight. It presents two • I want to paint my bedroom
either violet or pink.
options or alternatives. • We should bring either ice cre
am
or cake.
 Example
WHETER...OR We use
‘Whether/Or’ to
• I am not sure whether I
will be able to attend the
connect two
meeting or not. possible actions of
• We are going to help you a subject.
whether you like it or not.
We use ‘ Neither/Or’ to Example
connect two negative N E I TH E R…NO R
statements of equal • I will neither watch the show n
or
weight. read the book.
• Kate is neither a singer nor a
dancer.
 We use ‘Not…But’
Example to express a
‘NOT…BUT’ contradiction,
• She is not happy but negating the first
thrilled. option and
• Not just one friend turned emphasizing the
up to he lp, bu t the e nti r e
community. second.
 Example
We use ‘ JUST AS…SO’ to
indicate that two elements
‘ JUST AS…SO’
• Just as I love horror films, so
being joined are similar. does my friend love actions.
• Just as French is spoken in
France, so English spoken in
England.
 We use ‘Rather…
Example Than’ to presents a
‘RATHER…THAN’ subject’s preference
for one thing over
• I would rather have
coffee than milk.
another.
• He would rather play
than work.
 Example
We use ‘ Not ‘NOT ONLY…BUT ALS
Only…But Also’ to O’
emphasize an • She is not only beautiful,
but also very smart.
additional element in • My favorite pets are not
the sentence. on ly dogs but also
hamst ers and rabbits.
 Let's review.
Pair up!
Wit h y o u r p a rt n e r , c r e at e
fiv e s e n t e n c e s u s in g
corre l at iv e c o n j u n c t i o n s .
S w a p s e n te n c e s w it h
another groucporarnedlative
identify the used.
conjunction
 Review:

Correlative They also express choices, similarities, or

conjunctions connect agreement.

similar grammatical
structures. B O T H / A N D

NOT ONLY/ BUT ALSO

Task:
OPTION A: Write a short
paragraph describing a choice
you had to make recently.
Include at least two sentences
using either/or and two
sentences using neither/nor to
express the options or
agreement. Choose only one
o p t i o n fo r y o u r
OPTION B: Imagine you are writing assignment!
a paragraph about two of your
favorite hobbies and the similarities
between the two. Incorporate
both/and and not only/but also in
your sentences to express different
aspects of your hobby. Make sure to
use them correctly and provide
specific details.
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