Use the correct pair of correlative conjunctions

Key Notes:

🔑 What are Correlative Conjunctions?

• Correlative conjunctions are pairs of words that work together to join equal parts of a sentence.
• They always come in pairs (like best friends 👯).
• They show relationships such as choice, contrast, addition, or comparison.

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🧩 Common Pairs of Correlative Conjunctions:

Either … or 👉 Choice

• Example: You can either study 📚 or play 🎮 after finishing homework.

Neither … nor 👉 Negative choice

• Example: She likes neither tea ☕ nor coffee ☕.

Both … and 👉 Addition

• Example: Both the teacher 👩‍🏫 and the students 👩‍🎓 enjoyed the trip.

Not only … but also 👉 Emphasis

• Example: He is not only smart 🧠 but also hardworking 💪.

Whether … or 👉 Alternatives

• Example: I don’t know whether it will rain 🌧️ or shine ☀️ tomorrow.

As … as 👉 Comparison (equality)

• Example: She is as tall 📏 as her brother.

Such … that 👉 Cause and effect

• Example: It was such a hot day ☀️ that we stayed indoors.

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⚠️ Rules to Remember

✅ Always use the correct pair together (don’t mix them up!).
✅ Keep the sentence parts parallel (same grammatical form).

• Example: He likes both reading 📖 and writing ✍️. (✔️ Correct)
• Example: He likes both reading 📖 and to write ✍️. (❌ Wrong)

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🌈 Quick Tips

✨ Think of correlative conjunctions like two wings of a bird 🕊️ — they must fly together.
✨ If you use the first part, don’t forget the second!
✨ Practice by making sentences with your daily activities.