Use the correct pair of correlative conjunctions

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✨ Use the Correct Pair of Correlative Conjunctions ✨

🔑 What are Correlative Conjunctions?

👉 Correlative conjunctions are pairs of words that work together to connect equal parts of a sentence.

• They balance ideas like twins 👯!

👫 Common Pairs of Correlative Conjunctions

1. Both … and 🟢

• ➡ Example: Both Riya and Sita are good singers. 🎤

2. Either … or 🔄

• ➡ Example: You can have either tea or coffee. ☕🍵

3. Neither … nor 🚫

• ➡ Example: Neither the teacher nor the students were late. ⏰

4. Not only … but also ✨

• ➡ Example: She is not only smart but also kind. 💡💖

5. Whether … or ❓

• ➡ Example: I don’t know whether it will rain or shine. 🌧️☀️

6. Both … as well as 🌟

• ➡ Example: He is good in both maths as well as science. 📘📐

🌟 Rules to Remember

• ✅ Always use the pair together (don’t break them!) 🔗
• ✅ Keep the ideas parallel (same form of words/phrases). 🪞
• ✅ Don’t mix pairs! ❌ (Either … and is wrong).

🎯 Examples in Sentences

• ✍️ Both the cat 🐱 and the dog 🐶 are sleeping.
• ✍️ You can either stay at home 🏡 or go to the park 🌳.
• ✍️ She is not only hardworking 📚 but also creative 🎨.

🌈 Quick Tips

• ✨ Think of them as “word buddies” – they always come in pairs! 👫
• ✨ They make sentences sound more balanced and clear ⚖️
• ✨ Use them to add variety in your writing 📝

💡 Remember: Correlative conjunctions = teamwork in grammar! 🤝

Let’s practice!🖊️