By: Musaadah
Correlative Conjunction is the second type of conjunction. This small group of joining words is similar to co-ordinate conjunctions, but they are always used in pairs.
Not only……but also
Example:
She is not only an excellent student but also an outstanding athlete.
Michael Jackson is not only a singer but also a King of Pop
Neither…..nor
Example:
He was neither on time, nor at the right address.
Either…..or
Example:
Either Mark or Sue has the book
Either Michael Jackson or Elvis is a singer.
whether……or
Example:
They don't care whether I get here or not.
Both……and
Example:
I know both where you went and what you did
Related Topics:
Learning English - Types of Conjunctions | Co-Ordinate Conjunction
Correlative Conjunction is the second type of conjunction. This small group of joining words is similar to co-ordinate conjunctions, but they are always used in pairs.
Not only……but also
Example:
She is not only an excellent student but also an outstanding athlete.
Michael Jackson is not only a singer but also a King of Pop
Neither…..nor
Example:
He was neither on time, nor at the right address.
Either…..or
Example:
Either Mark or Sue has the book
Either Michael Jackson or Elvis is a singer.
whether……or
Example:
They don't care whether I get here or not.
Both……and
Example:
I know both where you went and what you did
Related Topics:
Learning English - Types of Conjunctions | Co-Ordinate Conjunction
