Paired (correlative) conjunctions

Correlative conjunctions are always in pairs. Like coordinating conjunctions, they connect grammatically equal elements.
- both ... and
- not only....but also
- either ... or
- neither . . .nor
- whether ... or
both ... and

Example:

Both San Francisco and Sydney have beautiful harbors.
not only...but also

Example:

Japanese food is not only delicious to eat but also beautiful to look at.
either ... or

Example:

Bring either a raincoat or an umbrella when you visit Seattle.
neither . . .nor

Example:

My grandfather could neither read nor write, but he was a very wise person.
whether ... or

Example

The newlyweds could not decide whether to live with her parents or to rent an apartment.

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Paired (correlative) conjunctions

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Paired conjunctions

Updated

2012-09-29T04:11:10Z

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