English·Grammar & Punctuation·procedural
Correlative Conjunctions
Use correlative conjunctions correctly in sentences, pairing words such as either/or, neither/nor, both/and, not only/but also, and whether/or
Suggested ages 10–11
Learning journey
Your child is learning advanced grammar and punctuation skills — mastering complex sentence structures, sophisticated punctuation like colons and semi-colons, and formal writing techniques that will prepare them for secondary school and beyond.
Evidence of understanding
- Write sentences using each pair of correlative conjunctions correctly
- Ensure parallel structure when using correlative conjunctions in complex sentences
- Identify and correct errors in correlative conjunction usage in given sentences
Assessment prompt
When Correlative Conjunctions wants to say that two things are equally true — like "both cats and dogs make good pets" — do they know to use "both…and" together, rather than just "and" on its own?
Standards alignment
L.5.1eUS · ccss-ela
L.5.1e
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 5