CORRELATIVE

CONJUNCTION
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•Used in pairs.
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•It connects two equal grammatical
2 terms.
3 •They work together to show a
relationship between two terms.
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Main Correlatives:
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2 Both...and Not only...but also

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Either...or Neither...nor
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Main Correlatives:
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7 Wether...or As...so

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Since...therefore If...then
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Both...and
1 Used to connect two similar or related
ideas.
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Example:
Both my sister and I like to sing.
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Both...and
1 Emphasize that 2 or more things are
equally significant.
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Example:
Both apples and oranges are fruits.
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Not only...but also
1 Used to emphasize two different ideas.

2 Example:
3
She is not only intelligent but also kind-
hearted
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Either...or
1 Used to present a choice between two
options.
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Example:
You can either have tea or coffee for
4 breakfast.

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Either...or
1 Used to indicate a choice between two
possibilities.
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3
Example:
You can either study now or regret it later.
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Neither...nor
1 Used to indicate that neither of the two
options is true or applicable.
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3
Example:
Neither Sarah nor John can attend the
4 party.

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Neither...nor
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2 Example:
3
He is neither rich nor famous.

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Whether…or
Used to present alternatives or choices
1
between two options or possibilities
2
Example:
3 I am not sure whether we should go to the
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beach or the mountains for vacation.

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Whether…or
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Examples:
2 1. Whether it rains or sunny, the show
must go on.
3 2. I don’t know whether to study or
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choose to play.

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As...so
8 Used to show a direct relationship
between two things.
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Example:
As the cat has been feed, so it is quiet.
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Since...therefore
8 Used to show cause and effect or logical
reasoning.
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Example:
Since it’s getting late, therefore we should
leave now.
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If…then
8 Used to express a conditional
relationship.
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Example:
If you study hard, then you will get good
grades.
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If…then
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Example:
9 If you study hard, then you will pass the
exam.
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Though...yet
8 Used to introduce a contrasting or
unexpected idea.
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Example:
Though it was cold outside, yet they went
for a swim.