What are Correlative Conjunctions and its Usage

A conjunction is a part of speech. It is categorized into different types such as coordinating conjunction, subordinating conjunction and correlative conjunction. Correlative conjunctions are paired conjunctions that always work in a pair to connect words, phrases and clauses. The correlative conjunctions always appear in pairs. Both the conjunction words are used in different places in a sentence. Some of the correlative conjunctions are mentioned below:

•    Not only- but also

•    Neither – nor

•    Either – or

•    Both – and

•    Not – but 

•    Whether – or

•    As – as

•    As many – as

•    Rather – than

•    No sooner – than

•    Such – that

•    Between – and

•    Hardly – when

•    From – to

•    Scarcely - when

Correlative conjunctions are quite similar to coordinating conjunctions. These conjunctions join words or phrases that have equal importance and structure. Let us understand the correlative conjunctions and it's usage in sentences.

1.    James eats not only pizza, but also burrito.

2.    Neither Ema nor Sherry has appeared for the test. 

3.    I want either a laptop or a tab.

4.    Both English and Spanish are spoken in America.

5.    There are not five, but ten types of mangoes are available in the market.

6.    Whether you qualify the test or not depends on your scores.

7.    If your work is as important as mine, then you should give more priority to your work.

8.    There are as many computers as there are students.

9.    He was playing games on the computer rather than completing his homework.

10.    No sooner had I arrived at the airport than the flight landed.

11.    She is such a cunning lady that she never helps her neighbours.

12.    The show will start between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

13.    Hardly had I closed the door, when my friend came to the house.

14.    The news will be telecast from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.

15.    Linda had scarcely reached the office when the meeting started.