Correlative Conjunctions
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Correlative Conjunctions
Pairs of conjunctions that connect two ideas or equal values.
What are examples of Correlative Conjunctions?
EITHER…OR, NEITHER…NOR, NOT ONLY…BUT ALSO, BOTH…AND, WHETHER…OR.
What is a Conjunction?
A grammatical element that joins words, phrases, and clauses, acting like glue to connect them.
What do Correlative Conjunctions connect?
They connect words, phrases, and clauses that have equal value.
How do Correlative Conjunctions function?
They work in pairs to connect similar elements.
Example of both…and conjunction
I saw both the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building.
Example of neither…nor conjunction
I don't want neither pickles nor tomato on my hamburger.
Example of whether…or conjunction
I don't know whether to play baseball or to play basketball this year.
Example of either…or conjunction
Either the student or the teacher can answer the question.
Example of not only…but also conjunction
Not only do I play the flute, but I also play the clarinet.
