1. Correlative Conjunctions Created by Kathryn Reilly

2. Conjunctions Defined A conjunction is a type of word. A conjunction’s purpose is to join parts of a sentence together. Conjunctions connect ideas within a sentence. Three main types of conjunctions exist: correlative, subordinating, coordinating.

3. Defining Correlative Dictionary.com defines correlative as: 1. so related that each implies or complements the other. 2. being in correlation; mutually related.correlation 3. Grammar. answering to or complementing one another and regularly used in association, as either and or, not only and but. Correlative conjunctions are pairs of words that complement each other in a sentence. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/correlative

4. Correlative Conjunctions Correlative conjunctions are always used in pairs. Correlative conjunctions link equally important ideas together. The linked pairs must be the same part of speech: nouns with nouns, verbs with verbs, adverbial phrases with adverbial phrases and so on.

5. Correlative Conjunction Pairs Here is a list of correlative conjunctions: – both... and – either... or – neither... nor – not only... but also – whether… or

6. Correlative Conjunction Examples Correlative conjunctions are always used in pairs to link equal ideas together. Examples: Neither the lion nor the cheetah was able to capture its prey. Whether you study for the test now or later is up to you.

7. Correlative Conjunction Review Correlative conjunctions must always occur in pairs. Correlative conjunctions connect equally important ideas in a sentence. Correlative conjunctions must always connect the same part of speech.