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.