Correlative Conjunctions
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Subject Area: English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 5
Lesson Length: 30 minutes
Keywords/Tags: grammar, correlative, conjunctions, parts of speech
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will learn about correlative conjunctions. This includes the various "paired conjunctions" along with examples of how to use them properly. Students will start by watching a short video that introduces the conjunctions and provides examples. Then they will complete a quiz which allows unlimited attempts. Additional practice is provided for students at the end of the lesson.

  • Other ELAGGSE5L1e: Use correlative conjunctions (e.g. either/ or, neither/ nor)
Video : Correlative Conjunctions
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Quiz : Correlative Conjunctions Quiz
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the best pair of correlative conjunctions for each sentence. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1

The bakery next door sells _______ bread ________ pastries.

Question #2

Professor Brown ________ discovered a new species of snake __________ the antidote to its daedly poison.

Question #3

The broken alarm clock could be ________ a horrible way to start the day _________ a perfect excuse to sleep in.

Question #4

The manager decided to _________ offer free first-class seats _________ provide a complimentary meal to make up for the mistake.

Question #5

The family will have a good time ________ I take the kids for a walk _________ to the local park.

Question #6
Does the sentence below use the best correlative conjunctions?Jose both enjoyed the 90 degree weather and disliked it completly.
Question #7
Does the sentence below use the best pair of correlative conjuctions?Neither Cody nor any other kid his age could afford to buy a phone.
Question #8
This sentence uses the best pair of correlative conjunctions:The storm clouds held rather rain or hail.
Question #9
The sentence below uses the best pair of correlative conjunctions: We can either go to the park or we can go to the pool.
Question #10
Write a sentence using the best pair of correlative conjunctions. Remember to use correct capitalization and punctuation in your sentence.
Resources : Extra Practice with Correlative Conjunctions
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Online Practice with IXL
Students practice choosing the correct pair of correlative conjunctions on IXL.
Extra Practice Worksheet
Print this worksheet or write your answers on a sheet of notebook paper for extra practice.
Review and Practice Correlative Conjunctions
Read the notes at the top of the website then practice your knowledge of correlative conjunctions with the questions that follow.
Extra Video to Learn about Correlative Conjunctions
Practice with Kahn Academy during this video about Correlative Conjunctions!