Correlative conjunctions interactive worksheet for Fourth | Live ... - Free Printable

Let's solve this step-by-step. The task is to circle the correct correlative conjunctions that complete each sentence.

Correlative conjunctions are pairs of words that work together to join two equal parts of a sentence. The main ones are:

- Both...and – used when both items are true or involved
- Either...or – used when one of two options is possible
- Neither...nor – used when neither of the two options is true

Now, let’s go through each sentence and choose the correct option.

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1. ________ Richard ________ Antonio helped me with my homework, they saved me.

- We’re saying both Richard and Antonio helped.
- So: Both...and
✔ a. Both...and

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2. I didn’t find ________ my cellphone ________ my keys, I think I lost them.

- I didn’t find either my phone or my keys → meaning neither.
- So: Neither...nor
✔ c. Neither...nor

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3. ________ I find the right bus to get home ________ we catch a taxi.

- Two options: either take the bus or take a taxi.
- So: Either...or
✔ b. Either...or

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4. ________ my father ________ my mother can go to the parent meeting.

- It means one or the other, not necessarily both.
- But note: “can” suggests possibility — it could be either parent.
- So: Either...or
✔ b. Either...or

> Note: "Both...and" would mean both parents can go, but the sentence doesn't imply that. "Neither...nor" would mean neither can go — also not correct.

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5. ________ my sister ________ my best friend live in Chicago. I will visit them.

- The speaker says they will visit them, implying both live there.
- So: Both...and
✔ a. Both...and

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6. I'm saving money to travel to ________ Paris ________ London.

- The person wants to go to one or the other city.
- So: Either...or
✔ b. Either...or

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7. ________ the book ________ the dictionary belongs to me.

- This is tricky. The subject is plural (book and dictionary), but the verb is singular ("belongs").
- However, "both...and" takes a plural verb. Here, it's singular, so it must be either...or.
- Also, only one item belongs to the speaker.
- So: Either...or
✔ b. Either...or

> Note: "Both...and" would require a plural verb: "belong".

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8. You will find this product easily ________ a pharmacy ________ a supermarket.

- The product is available in one or the other place.
- So: Either...or
✔ b. Either...or

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9. We can play ______ soccer or basketball, whatever you want.

- The sentence already has "soccer or basketball", so we need a word that introduces the choice.
- "We can play either soccer or basketball" is correct.
- So: either
✔ b. either

> Note: "Both" would imply playing both, which isn't what the sentence says. "Neither" contradicts the idea.

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10. You can ______ see my photos on Facebook or Instagram.

- The speaker is offering one or the other platform.
- So: either
✔ b. either

> "Both" would mean you can see them on both platforms — possibly true, but the sentence structure implies choice.
> But since it says "Facebook or Instagram", the correct choice is either.

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✔ Final Answers:

1. a. Both...and
2. c. Neither...nor
3. b. Either...or
4. b. Either...or
5. a. Both...and
6. b. Either...or
7. b. Either...or
8. b. Either...or
9. b. either
10. b. either

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Summary:

Most sentences use Either...or for choices, Both...and for inclusion of two things, and Neither...nor for exclusion of both.

Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation for any specific one!