Correlative Conjunctions

Correlative Conjunctions

Correlative conjunctions are conjunctions which has a pair of each to combine two sentences / phrases.

1. Not only … but also…

Example :

- l Reptiles live not only on the land but also in the water.

- l Ariel not only sings the song but also composes it.

2. Either … or …

Example :

Dewi goes to the library on Monday

Desy goes to the library on Monday

→ Either Dewi or Desy goes to the library on Monday.

3. Neither … nor …

Example :

I don’t read the newspaper.

You don’t read the newspaper.

→ Neither I nor you read the newspaper.

4. Both … and …

Example :

- l She reads both quickly and carefully.

- l Both Firda and Gisca play tennis.