Fill in the missing correlative conjunction

Key Notes :

📝 Fill in the Missing Correlative Conjunctions

Correlative conjunctions are pairs of words that work together to join words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

They always come in pairs! 🎯

Common Correlative Conjunctions

Pair	Use	Example
both … and	To show two things together	I like both 🍎 apples and 🍌 bananas.
either … or	To show a choice between two options	You can either go to the park 🌳 or stay home 🏠.
neither … nor	To show not one and not the other	I like neither 🥕 carrots nor 🍅 tomatoes.
not only … but also	To add extra information	She is not only 👩‍🎓 smart but also 🏅 hardworking.
whether … or	To show possibilities or choices	I don’t know whether 🌧 it will rain or ☀ it will be sunny.
as … as	To compare equal things	He is as tall 📏 as his brother.

Tips for Filling in the Missing Conjunction

1. 🔍 Look for pairs – If one is given, the other is missing.

• Example: I will either … eat pizza or pasta. → missing word: or

2. ✍️ Check the meaning – Does it show choice, addition, or comparison?

3. ✅ Match the structure – Correlative conjunctions usually link similar types of words (noun–noun, adjective–adjective, phrase–phrase).

Examples to Practice

1. I want to eat ___ 🍕 pizza ___ 🍔 burger.
   (Answer: both … and)
2. You can ___ watch TV ___ read a book.
   (Answer: either … or)
3. She is ___ not happy ___ sad.
   (Answer: neither … nor)
4. He is ___ smart ___ hardworking.
   (Answer: not only … but also)
5. I am not sure ___ he will come ___ stay at home.
   (Answer: whether … or)
6. My bag is ___ heavy 📚 ___ yours.
   (Answer: as … as)

Fun Reminder! 🎉

• Correlative conjunctions stick together like best friends! 🤝
• If one is missing, the other will complete the pair.
• Practice with colorful examples and emojis – it makes learning fun! 🌈