Correlative Conjunctions in English

Correlative Conjunctions, Not Only… But Also, Neither… Nor, Either… Or

A correlative conjunction is essentially a coordinate conjunction used in pairs. A correlative conjunction gets its name from the fact that it is a paired conjunction that has a reciprocal or complementary relationship.

Not Only… But Also

• They visited not onlyGermany but alsoSpanish.
• What is needed to be done is not only to work but also to be patient.
• Mark works not only careless but also hasty.

 

Either… Or

• Either today or tomorrow I must work.
• Either Alex or Samuel will go.
• I’ll either write to you or phone you next week.

 

Neither… Nor

• Neitherthe employees northe boss was at work.
• Neither you nor I want to go to this part today, so let’s not!
• NeitherMark norhis wife is very tall.