Grammar Worksheet · Grades 5–7
Correlative Conjunctions Worksheet
A printable grammar worksheet for grades 5-7 on correlative conjunctions: conjunction pairs that work together, like either/or and neither/nor. Students supply the missing partner in eight pairs, then answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Grammar
Grades
Grades 5–7
Skill Focus
Correlative Conjunctions, parts of speech
Lesson Length
15 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Correlative conjunctions are conjunctions that work in pairs to join words, phrases, or ideas – either/or, neither/nor, both/and, not only/but also, and whether/or. Each pair must be used together, and the two parts should be in the same form. This worksheet teaches students to complete the pairs correctly.
Section A gives eight items with the first half of a correlative pair and asks students to write the missing partner word. The reference box teaches the idea with ‘either … or’ and ‘neither … nor’ example sentences, while Section A asks for the partner word, the by-design skill.
Section B asks students to define correlative conjunctions, use ‘both … and’ in a sentence, explain why the joined parts should match in form, and use ‘either … or.’ Page 3 is a complete answer key. The skill strengthens balanced sentences.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box aloud and recite the five common pairs together.
Complete Section A independently – have students say each pair aloud to hear the partner.
Work Section B item 10 together: write a sentence using ‘both … and’.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check or teacher review.
Pair with the Conjunctions Worksheet or the Compound Sentences Worksheet for a parts-of-speech mini-unit.
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Correlative Conjunctions Worksheet
A printable grammar worksheet for grades 5-7 on correlative conjunctions: conjunction pairs that work together, like either/or and neither/nor. Students supply the missing partner in eight pairs, then answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
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