Expand with Correlatives

This worksheet helps students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 strengthen sentence fluency and grammatical accuracy by expanding paired ideas into complete sentences using correlative conjunctions. Through sentence combining, parallel structure practice, and careful grammar application, learners use pairs such as both…and, either…or, and not only…but also to connect ideas clearly and smoothly.

Learning Goals

• Writing Expanded Sentences (Grades 5-7) – Students combine related ideas into polished, complete sentences.
• Using Correlative Conjunctions with Parallel Structure – Learners ensure both sides of the conjunction pair follow the same grammatical pattern.
• Conventions of Standard English – Students apply correct grammar rules for advanced sentence structures.
• Combining Ideas Smoothly – The activity reinforces clarity, cohesion, and natural sentence flow.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to align with upper-elementary and middle school ELA grammar and writing standards.
• Guided Sentence Expansion – Providing both ideas and the required conjunction pair keeps the focus on structure and accuracy.
• Emphasis on Parallelism – Helps students recognize and produce balanced sentence forms.
• Builds Writing Fluency – Expanding ideas supports more mature, varied sentence construction.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for grammar lessons, writing workshops, independent practice, or review activities.

This correlative conjunction expansion worksheet supports grammar mastery, sentence clarity, and writing fluency. By combining ideas with designated conjunction pairs, students gain confidence creating well-structured, expressive sentences that follow standard English conventions. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool language arts setting, this printable provides focused, no-prep practice that strengthens both grammatical precision and effective composition skills.

This worksheet is part of our Correlative Conjunctions Worksheets collection.