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both...and |
not only...but also |
either...or |
neither...nor |
whether...or |
Remember, correlative conjunctions are always used in pairs. They join similar elements.When joining singular and plural subjects, the subject closest to the verb determines whether the verb is singular or plural.
EXAMPLES AND SENTENCES
CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS
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CONJUNCTIONS |
WHAT IS LINKED |
SAMPLE SENTENCE |
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both...and |
subject+subject |
Both my sister and my brother play the piano. |
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either...or |
noun+noun |
Tonight's program iseither Mozart or Beethoven. |
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neither...nor |
subject+subject |
Neither the orchestra nor the chorus was able to overcome the terrible acoustics in the church |
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not only...but also |
sentence+sentence |
Not onlydoes Sue raise money for the symphony, but she also ushers at all of their concerts. |
The words: at, by