Fill in the missing correlative conjunction
key notes :
1. What are Correlative Conjunctions?
- Definition: Correlative conjunctions are pairs of words that work together to connect similar elements in a sentence.
- Purpose: They help create balance and clarify relationships between the ideas or items being connected.
2. Common Correlative Conjunctions
Here are some commonly used pairs of correlative conjunctions:
- both/and: Used to join two similar things or ideas.
- Example: “She likes both chocolate and vanilla.”
- either/or: Used to present a choice between two options.
- Example: “You can choose either a bike or a scooter.”
- neither/nor: Used to indicate that none of the options is true or applicable.
- Example: “He likes neither apples nor oranges.”
- not only/but also: Used to emphasize an additional point.
- Example: “She is not only smart but also hardworking.”
- whether/or: Used to express a choice between two alternatives.
- Example: “I don’t know whether to play soccer or basketball.”
3. How to Fill in the Missing Correlative Conjunctions
- Context Clues: Read the sentence carefully to understand what is being connected.
- Choose the Correct Pair: Identify the appropriate correlative conjunctions that fit the meaning of the sentence.
- Parallel Structure: Ensure that both parts connected by the conjunctions are similar in structure (e.g., both nouns or both verbs).
4. Practice Examples
Students can fill in the missing correlative conjunctions in the following sentences:
- “I want pizza pasta for dinner.”
- (Answer: both/and)
- “You can have chocolate cake ice cream.”
- (Answer: either/or)
- “She can play the flute the violin.”
- (Answer: either/or)
- “ the sun the moon can be seen at night.”
- (Answer: Neither/nor)
- “He is a good student a talented artist.”
- (Answer: not only/but also)
5. Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using only one part of the conjunction instead of the complete pair.
- Failing to maintain parallel structure in the sentence (e.g., mixing nouns with verbs).
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