Correlative conjunctions are connecting words used in pairs to link equivalent grammatical elements in a sentence. Some common correlative conjunctions are either/or, neither/nor, not only/but also, and both/and. They connect two equal grammatical items, such as two nouns, two verbs, or two phrases. For example, "Neither the potted ivy nor the dirty dishes have been watered" or "She will either start classes or join the Navy." The conjunctions follow specific rules depending on whether the sentence elements are singular or plural.

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CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS

2. Recognize a correlative conjunction when you see one.
Either ... or, neither ... nor, and not only ... but also are all
correlative conjunctions. They connect two equal
grammatical items. If, for example, a noun follows either,
then a noun will also follow or. Read these examples:
In the fall, Phillip will either start classes at the community
college as his mother wishes or join the Navy, his father’s
hope.
Neither the potted ivy on the counter nor the dirty dishes in
the sink have enjoyed water on their surfaces for the past
week.
Professor Wilson not only requires a 3,000-word research
essay but also assigns a 500-word reaction paper every
single week.

3. What is Conjunctions?
A conjunction is a word that connects parts of a sentence.
You can use a conjunction to link words, phrases, and
clauses.
What is Correlative Conjunctions?
Correlative conjunctions always appear in pairs. You use
them to link equivalent sentence elements.

4. EITHER
.... OR
BOTH
….. AND
NOT
ONLY
….. BUT
ALSO
NEITHER
….. NOR

5. EITHER …. OR
Use “Either…or” to connect similar structures such as
two verb phrases, two adjectives, two prepositional
phrases and two noun objects. (two things have to be
equivalent)
Example : 1. A person can be either pretty or ugly.
2. I will see you either at home or in the
coffeeshop.
3. You can either take bus or drive car.
4. I will call either my mother or my father.
When two verbs or verb phrases are connected with
auxiliaries verb, either follows the auxiliary verb. The
auxiliary is not repeated after or
Example : 1. She is either crying or laughing.

6. When a sentence has singular subjects and plural
subjects…
Example : 1. Either my brothers or I am going to the party.
2. Either my sister or my brothers are going to
school.
3. Either my mother or my father is coming.
Verb always follows the subject closest to the verb.
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7. NEITHER … NOR
Use “Neither…nor” to connect similar structures
Example : 1. You are neither fat nor short.
2. I want neither food nor water.
3. He is neither outside or inside.
When a sentence has singular subjects and plural subjects….
Example : 1. Neither Jack nor Tom is my brother.
2. Neither my brothers nor my mother wants to go to the
party.
3. Neither he nor his friends are coming.
Verb always follows the subject closest to the verb (same as
Either…or)

8. When two verbs or verb phrases are connected with auxiliaries verb,
neither follows the auxiliary verb. The auxiliary is not repeated after nor.
Example : 1. I have neither finished my homework nor watched TV.
2. He is neither playing basketball nor swimming.
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9. NOT ONLY … BUT ALSO
Use Not only…but also to connect similar structures
Example : 1. He is not only my teacher but also my friend.
2. She not only cooked dinner but also washed dishes
yesterday.
When a sentence has singular subjects and plural subjects….
Example : 1. Not only John but also Tom is eating.
2. Not only the teacher but also students are playing games.
3. Not only my brothers but also my sister is going to a
concert.
When “Not only…but also” connect two complete sentences… For
example: Not only do we love flowers, but we also love trees. Not
only is he a good father, but he also is a nice boss.
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10. BOTH … AND
Use both…and to connect similar structures.
Example : 1. I play both baseball and soccer everyday.
2. I have been having trouble with both grammar and
reading.
3. There are more apples both on the table and in
the refrigerator.
When a sentence has singular subjects and plural subjects
Example : 1. Both my mother and my brother are going home.
2. Both my sisters and my brother are doing
exercise.
Always use plural verb HOME

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