Correlative Conjunctions

Correlative conjunctions are when a pair of conjunctions

relate to and support each other in a sentence. They
connect words and phrases that are equally important
in the sentence. They are a great way of adding more
information to a sentence.

Conjunctions Example

I wanted neither the cake nor

neither + nor
the brownie.

You should either go to the

either + or
park or to the beach.

I’ll take not only the shoes but

not only + but also
also the bag.

It turned out that no sooner

no sooner + than had I messaged my friend
than he knocked on my door.

There were as many adults

as many + as as there were children at the
lolly shop.

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Can you think of
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