Use the correct pair of correlative conjunctions

Key Notes:

🌟 1. What Are Correlative Conjunctions?

• Correlative conjunctions are pairs of words that work together to join parts of a sentence.
• They ensure balance between ideas and clarity in meaning.

🔹 Common Correlative Conjunctions:

• Either…or
• Neither…nor
• Both…and
• Not only…but also
• Whether…or
• Rather…than

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🛠️ 2. How to Use Correlative Conjunctions Correctly

✅ Balance the sentence:

• Each part of the sentence connected by the pair should be parallel in structure (same grammatical form).
• Example:
  • ❌ She is either going to the park or will stay home.
  • ✅ She is either going to the park or staying home.

✅ Subject-Verb Agreement:

• When correlative conjunctions join subjects, the verb agrees with the closer subject (proximity rule).
• Example:
  • ✅ Neither the teacher nor the students are ready.
  • ✅ Neither the students nor the teacher is ready.

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🧠 3. Examples of Correlative Conjunctions in Sentences

1. Either…or → You can either join the debate team or the drama club.
2. Neither…nor → Neither my friends nor I like horror movies.
3. Both…and → She is both talented and hardworking.
4. Not only…but also → He is not only intelligent but also kind.
5. Whether…or → I can’t decide whether to study science or arts.
6. Rather…than → I would rather play football than sit inside.

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🔥 4. Common Mistakes to Avoid

🚫 Mismatching pairs:

• ❌ Either you study hard, but you fail.
• ✅ Either you study hard or you fail.

🚫 Wrong verb agreement:

• ❌ Neither the dog nor the cats was hungry.
• ✅ Neither the dog nor the cats were hungry.