Conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases or sentences. There are three types of conjunctions: correlative, coordinating, and subordinating.
Correlative conjunctions are conjunctions that are used in pairs to connect two parts of a sentence. The two sentence parts joined by correlative conjunctions are equally important.
Here are the most common correlative conjunctions:
Both/and and not only/but also connect two things that are each true.
Examples: Both Dollie and Pollie love to paint. Omie not only ate a piece of candy but also finished a cookie.
Neither/nor connect two things that are each untrue.
Example: Neither Dollie nor Pollie love to paint.
Either/or connect two choices or things that are possible.
Example: Omie will either eat a piece of candy or a cookie.
Whether/ or connect two choices or things that are possible. In addition, they show an uncertainty or not knowing which choice or possibility is true.
Example: The teacher does not know whether Mrs. Ledbetter or Mr. Russell will take her place.
