Correlative Conjunctions

Question 1

Correlative Conjunctions

The 2 rules to use the correlative conjunctions

Answer 1

1) to use to link 2 equal grammatical elements (2 nouns, 2 verbs, 2 adverbs)

2) pay attention to agreement
- when you link 2 subjects with “and” the verb will be in plural.
“Both pizza and lasagna are Italian dishes.”

• When you link 2 subjects with “or” and “nor”, the verb must agree with the second element.
  “Neither pizza nor lasagna is recommended if you are on diet.”

Question 2

Correlative Conjuctions

If one subject is singular and the other one is plural, what we do?

Answer 2

It is recommended to use the plural subject as a the second element and use a plural verb.

Neither chocolate nor candies are recommended if you are on a diet.

Question 3

Correlative Conjuctions

To mention/ link 2 elements that are positive

Answer 3

Both…and

Josh works and study
Kate has a house and a car.

Question 4

Correlative Conjuctions

To mention 2 elements that are possible, between wich there must be a choice. Only one option is correct/ possible/acceptable

Answer 4

Either… or

Kate has either a car or a house.

Josh either works or study.

Question 5

Correlative Conjuctions

To mention 2 elements that are negative.

Answer 5

Neither…nor

Kate has neither works nor studies.

Neither Mary nor John is from England.

IMPORTANT!
Neither is a negative word, so the verbs used in the sentence mus be affirmative.

Question 6

Correlative Conjuctions

A: who has sent this email?
B: I’m not sure. It was_____ Janet ______ Paul.

Answer 6

Either…or

Question 7

Correlative Conjuctions

____her friend _____ her family called to wish Happy Brithday. She got very sad because of that.

Answer 7

Neither…nor

Question 8

Correlative Conjuctions

I can play ________ volleyball ________ basketball well. I am a sportsperson.

Answer 8

Both….and