Use correlative conjunctions in pairs with parallel structure (L.5.1.e)
Exercise
Difficulty 3
~7 min
eng.g5.f.ex_25
Correlative Pair Compose
Prompt
Compose 4 sentences, one with each correlative pair. EITHER/OR, NEITHER/NOR, BOTH/AND, NOT ONLY/BUT ALSO. Check parallel structure (parts after each part of pair are grammatically parallel).
M-5-F-EX-25
Illustration
Reference image of 4 correlative-pair sentences with parts color-marked for parallelism. Print-ready 8.5x11.
How it's presented
mode
handwriting
paper
single line g5
Answer criteria
type
rubric
criteria
- 4 sentences
- Each uses one pair
- All parts parallel
- Pairs signal correct relationship (alternative/negation/joining/emphasis)
Hints
- Parts after each conjunction must match: same grammatical structure.
- Each pair signals a specific relationship.
Misconceptions to watch
- Parts not parallel.
- Confuses either/or with neither/nor.
Used in lessons