Correlative Conjunctions
Matching
Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that relate to and support each other in
a sentence. They connect words and phrases that are equally important. They are a great
way of adding more information to a sentence.
Match up the correlative conjunctions with the sentences.
You could go to the pool
rather/than
the beach to practise your swimming.
had I mopped the
not only/but also floor the dog walked through with
muddy paws.
It was hard to talk to them because the
both/and
husband the wife spoke English.
neither/nor I’d run ride a bike.
Sarah will have the blueberries
either/or
the watermelon.
I’m getting a certificate
no sooner/than
a medal.
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Correlative Conjunctions
Fill The Gaps
Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that relate to and support each other in
a sentence. They connect words and phrases that are equally important. They are a great
way of adding more information to a sentence.
Fill in the blanks using correlative conjunctions. Use each pair only once:
neither/nor as/as
whether/or not/but
either/or not only/but also
both/and rather/than
We can go to the library to the playground this afternoon.
I will be representing our school
our state and the swim finals on Saturday.
I just can't decide to get the chicken schnitzel the
burger for dinner.
You need to try to kick the ball far across the oval you possibly can.
my brother my sister can do backflips like I can.
I love to eat sweet savoury foods!
I think I would take a year to travel go straight to
University after High School.
Our school sports day is about being the fastest about
trying your very best.
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Writing Sentences Using
Correlative Conjunctions
Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that relate to and support each other in
a sentence. They connect words and phrases that are equally important. They are a great
way of adding more information to a sentence.
Create your own sentences using the provided conjunctions. Some examples have been used
to help you.
rather/than
I would rather play rugby at lunchtime than go on the playground.
not only/but also
So, not only did my sister take my pencil case but she also broke my favourite rubber.
neither/nor
I wanted neither the sushi nor the curry, so Nan said I had to just make a sandwich.
both/and
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either/or
whether/or
as/as
not/but
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Correlative Conjunctions
Matching - Answers
Match up the correlative conjunctions with the sentences.
You could go to the pool
rather/than
the beach to practise your swimming.
had I mopped the
not only/but also floor the dog walked through with
muddy paws.
It was hard to talk to them because the
both/and
husband the wife spoke English.
neither/nor I’d run ride a bike.
Sarah will have the blueberries
either/or
the watermelon.
I’m getting a certificate
no sooner/than
a medal.
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Correlative Conjunctions
Fill The Gaps - Answers
Fill in the blanks using correlative conjunctions. Use each pair only once:
neither/nor as/as
whether/or not/but
either/or not only/but also
both/and rather/than
We can either go to the library or to the playground this afternoon.
I will not only be representing our school but also our state and the swim finals on Saturday.
I just can't decide whether to get the chicken schnitzel or the burger for dinner.
You need to try to kick the ball as far across the oval as you possibly can.
Neither my brother nor my sister can do backflips like I can.
I love to eat both sweet and savoury foods!
I think I would rather take a year to travel than go straight to University after High School.
Our school sports day is not about being the fastest but about trying your very best.
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Writing Sentences Using
Correlative Conjunctions
- Answers
Create your own sentences using the provided conjunctions. Some examples have been used
to help you.
Students own answers.
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