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A correlative conjunction is one or more conjunctions all used in the same way.
Common Correlative Conjunctions
both-and
either-or
not only- but also
neither-nor
whether-or
Example
Both Mom and Dad went grocery shopping.
Both-and are the correlative conjunctions
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Which of the following is a correlative conjunction?
Both...and is a correlative conjunction. It is used to connect two equal grammatical elements together in a sentence.
Is 'not only - but also' a coordinating conjunction?
No, it is called a correlative conjunction. These are identifiable because they are separated in the sentence that uses them. Other correlative (paired) conjunctions are either-or and neither-nor.
Is neither a conjunction?
Not on its own. But it is called a "correlative conjunction" when it is paired with the conjunction "nor" that is located separately in the sentence. Neither can otherwise be an adjective or pronoun.
Is neither a correlative conjunction?
No, "neither" is a negative determiner or pronoun used in combination with "nor" to express a negative choice between two options. It is not a correlative conjunction like "either...or" or "both...and."
Is neither a subordinating conjunction?
Not by itself, where it is either an adjective/determiner (neither boy) or a pronoun (neither is ready). However, it is paired with the conjunction NOR to form the correlative conjunction neither/nor.
How many words do you need for a correlative conjunction?
You need two words for it to be a real correlative conjunction.
Is both a correlative conjunction?
When used with its relative 'and', both is a correlative conjunction. Both pepperoni and hamburger are popular pizza toppings.
Is can a correlative conjunction?
The word "can" is a modal verb (or a noun), not any kind of conjunction. The term correlative conjunction refers to a PAIR of conjunctions that work separately as a conjunction, such as either/or or neither/nor.
Which of the following is a correlative conjunction?
Both...and is a correlative conjunction. It is used to connect two equal grammatical elements together in a sentence.
Is 'not only - but also' a coordinating conjunction?
No, it is called a correlative conjunction. These are identifiable because they are separated in the sentence that uses them. Other correlative (paired) conjunctions are either-or and neither-nor.
Is neither a conjunction?
Not on its own. But it is called a "correlative conjunction" when it is paired with the conjunction "nor" that is located separately in the sentence. Neither can otherwise be an adjective or pronoun.
Is neither a correlative conjunction?
No, "neither" is a negative determiner or pronoun used in combination with "nor" to express a negative choice between two options. It is not a correlative conjunction like "either...or" or "both...and."
What join related items in a sentence?
A correlative conjunction
What part of speech is the word either?
"Either" is a conjunction. More specifically, it is a correlative conjunction.
Is neither a subordinating conjunction?
Not by itself, where it is either an adjective/determiner (neither boy) or a pronoun (neither is ready). However, it is paired with the conjunction NOR to form the correlative conjunction neither/nor.
Which one of the following word or words is an example of a correlative conjunction?
"Neither...nor" is an example of a correlative conjunction. It is used to join two equal grammatical elements together, such as two nouns or two adjectives.
What is the part of speech of either?
"Either" is a conjunction. More specifically, it is a correlative conjunction.
