Fill in the missing correlative conjunction
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🔍 What Are Correlative Conjunctions?
Correlative conjunctions are pairs of words that work together to connect equal parts of a sentence, like two words, phrases, or clauses. They always come in pairs and must be used together to make the sentence complete and clear.
🎯 Common Correlative Conjunction Pairs
Here are some examples of correlative conjunctions:
Either…or – Presents two choices.
- You can either have cake or ice cream.
Neither…nor – Refers to two negative options.
- She likes neither pizza nor pasta.
Both…and – Emphasizes two included ideas.
- Both my mom and dad are teachers.
Not only…but also – Adds emphasis.
- He is not only smart but also funny.
Whether…or – Shows alternatives.
- I don’t know whether it will rain or snow.
As…as – Shows comparison of equality.
- She is as tall as her brother.
🏗️ How to Use Correlative Conjunctions Correctly
Keep the structure balanced – Both parts of the sentence should be similar in form.
- ✔️ She likes both reading and writing.
- ❌ She likes both reading and to swim.
Use both parts of the pair together – Leaving one out makes the sentence incomplete.
- ✔️ He will either stay at home or go to the park.
- ❌ He will either stay at home.
Avoid double negatives – Especially with neither…nor.
- ✔️ Neither Tom nor Jerry was late.
- ❌ Neither Tom nor Jerry wasn’t late.
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