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a pair of conjunctions that work together to connect two or more elements of equal importance in a sentence, such as "both...and," "either...or," and "neither...nor"
What is a "correlative conjunction"?
A correlative conjunction is a pair of conjunctions that work together to connect words, phrases, or clauses that have equal grammatical importance within a sentence. Common examples of correlative conjunctions include "either...or," "neither...nor," "both...and," "not only...but also," and "whether...or." These conjunctions emphasize the relationship between the connected elements. For instance, in the sentence "Either you can join us for dinner, or you can stay home," the correlative conjunction "either...or" links two choices. Understanding correlative conjunctions is important for constructing balanced and coherent sentences.
