Correlative Conjunctions Worksheet

A Grade 7 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and using correlative conjunctions in sentences.

Grade 7 ELA GrammarGrammar and MechanicsParts of SpeechConjunctionsCorrelative Conjunctions

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.1.C

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ELAGrammarConjunctionsCorrelative ConjunctionsGrade 7

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Correlative Conjunctions Practice

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Read each instruction carefully and complete the exercises below. This worksheet will help you practice identifying and using correlative conjunctions.

Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect two equal grammatical elements in a sentence. They always come in pairs and are used to show a relationship between the two connected elements. Common pairs include: both...and, either...or, neither...nor, not only...but also, whether...or.

1. Which of the following is a pair of correlative conjunctions?

and, but

either, or

so, because

for, nor

2. In the sentence, "She is not only intelligent but also kind," what type of conjunctions are 'not only...but also'?

Coordinating conjunctions

Subordinating conjunctions

Correlative conjunctions

Adverbs

Fill in the blanks with the correct correlative conjunction pair.

3. my mom my dad will be attending the parent-teacher conference. (both...and)

4. You can have the cake the ice cream, but not both. (either...or)

5. She is a talented singer a gifted dancer. (not only...but also)

6. I like coffee tea for breakfast. (neither...nor)

Use the given correlative conjunctions to create a complete sentence.

7. Use 'whether...or' in a sentence.

8. Use 'as...as' in a sentence.

Indicate whether the following statements are true or false.

9. Correlative conjunctions always connect two independent clauses.

True

False

10. 'Both...and' is an example of a correlative conjunction.

True

False

Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) describing your favorite hobby. In your paragraph, use at least two different pairs of correlative conjunctions.