Use the correct pair of correlative conjunctions
Key Notes :
| What are Correlative Conjunctions? |
Correlative conjunctions are pairs of words that work together to join words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.
They always come in pairs!
✨ Example:
- either…or
- neither…nor
- both…and
- not only…but also
| Common Correlative Conjunctions and Usage |
| Pair | Use | Example |
|---|
| either … or | To show a choice between two options | You can either stay home or come with us. 🏠🚗 |
| neither … nor | To show that both options are not true | She is neither happy nor excited. 😔❌ |
| both … and | To show two things together | He is both smart and hardworking. 🧠💪 |
| not only … but also | To add emphasis on two related things | She is not only beautiful but also talented. 🌸🎨 |
| whether … or | To show alternatives or possibilities | I don’t know whether I will go or stay. 🤔🏃♀️🏠 |
| as … as | To compare two things equally | He is as tall as his brother. 📏👬 |
| Tips for Using Correlative Conjunctions |
- Both parts of the pair must be used correctly.
❌ Wrong: I will go either to the park.
✅ Correct: I will go either to the park or to the mall.
- Keep the sentence balanced; what follows each part of the pair should be similar in structure.
- ✅ Correct: She likes both apples and oranges.
- ❌ Wrong: She likes both apples and eating oranges.
- Use correlative conjunctions to add clarity and style to your writing! ✨
- Either … or: “You can either have ice cream 🍦 or cake 🍰.”
- Neither … nor: “He likes neither swimming 🏊 nor running 🏃.”
- Both … and: “She is both kind ❤️ and smart 🧠.”
- Not only … but also: “He is not only funny 😂 but also caring 🤗.”
- I will eat _______ pizza _______ pasta.
- She is _______ rich _______ famous.
- He will _______ go to school _______ play outside.
- _______ the teacher _______ the students were excited for the trip.
