ESL - Correlative Conjunctions

This video tutorial covers correlative conjunctions, explaining their role in connecting sentence parts. It provides examples like 'either or' and 'neither nor', and discusses rules for verb and pronoun agreement, as well as maintaining parallel structure. The video concludes with practice exercises to reinforce learning.

Which of the following is a pair of correlative conjunctions?

• Although, yet

• Because, since

• Either, or

• And, but

In the sentence 'Neither the basketball team nor the football team is doing well,' why is 'is' used?

• Because 'nor' requires a singular verb

• Because 'team' is a singular noun

• Because 'neither' makes the sentence negative

• Because 'is' is always used with 'neither'

What must agree with the verb when using correlative conjunctions?

• The second subject

• The entire sentence

• The conjunction

• The first subject

In the sentence 'Neither Joe nor his friends show their concern,' which pronoun is correct?

• Its

• Their

• His

• Her

What is important to maintain when using correlative conjunctions?

• Sentence length

• Adjective order

• Parallel structure

• Verb tense

Which sentence correctly uses correlative conjunctions?

• Not only he is smart, but also he is kind.

• Neither the cat nor the dog is outside.

• Either you or your brother are going to the store.

• Both my cousin and my best friend likes ice cream.

In the practice exercise, which sentence uses 'whether or' correctly?

• I'm going to the park whether it rains or shines.

• Whether you like it or not, you must go.

• Whether or not you agree, we will proceed.

• Whether it is sunny or rainy, I will stay home.