Correlative Conjunctions

Conjunctions frequently take over the role of linking different sections of language on their own. Certain conjunctions, on the other hand, like collaborating and forming links. Correlative conjunctions are what they’re termed. A powerful combination of correlative conjunctions is employed to generate an intriguing phrase like the one below. A mad clown, as well as a bizarre riddle Smith, are among the comic book superhero adversaries. Now let us take a closer look at correlated conjunctions.

What Are Correlative Conjunctions?

Correlative conjunctions are usually defined as, word combinations that link two indispensable phrases of sentences in the same concept. They are more similar to being in a team as a team player. Usually consist of two components, and to have them function, you must employ both of them together in separate locations in a phrase. They receive their name from the fact as they collaborate (co-) and connect sentence elements. Some correlative conjunctions examples are: ‘either…. or’, ‘neither……nor’, ‘both…….and’, ‘not only……but also, etc.

Usage of Correlative Conjunctions

Take a look at the actual statement to see just how we utilise correlative conjunctions:

• My cousin’s sister likes both parrots and peacocks.

Correlative conjunctions are used to link two things in this statement. My cousin’s sister also likes parrots and peacocks, according to this phrase. Both objects linked by correlative conjunctions are equally significant, and both are equally important in the sentence. We may readily construct similar sentences in which either noun serves as such an object:

• My cousin’s sister likes parrots.
• My cousin’s sister likes peacocks.

Correlative conjunctions, on the other hand, don’t only link nouns. We may link prepositional phrases, adjectives, verbs, clauses or even adverbs and other parts of speeches too based on which words we employ. Usually, when we use correlative conjunctions, we do not use commas in between them

• Adjectives: Ram not only maintained the silence but also influenced the people.
• Verbs: I would rather go to the cinema than watch Netflix
• Prepositional phrases: Neither She would go with Ravi nor with Rina
• Adverb and noun: He is as motivated as a leader should be
• Clauses: Until now we couldn’t decide whether we should go to the zoo or whether we should go to the safari.

Sometimes a comma may appear beside correlative conjunction when it’s being utilised for something else, such as splitting apart a modulator, a phrase that informs us much more about any other term.

Correlative Conjunctions Examples with sentences

1. Not only …….. But also

   Ravi is not only a genius but also talented.

2. Neither ………. Nor

   Neither I want this person to come to my home nor my office.

3. No sooner ……….. Than

   No sooner did I go to the gym than people started noticing me.

4. Both ……. and

   Neha is both Beautiful and Intelligent

5. Either ……… or

   Either the satellite will land in the designated place properly or it’ll fall.

6. Rather ……. or

   Would you rather go to the shopping mall or the park?

7. if ………. then

   If the rain stops tomorrow, then I’ll go for a walk.

Role of Correlative Conjunctions

Correlative conjunctions are used to link parts of speech of equal importance together to make more complex sentences. They may be used for a number of various things. Such as 

Showing any kind of option or choice

Either ………. or, Neither ……… Nor or rather ……… or are some commonly used pairs of correlative conjunctions. They’re both employed to provide a pair of alternatives or possibilities. Either ……… or is used positively, and neither ……… nor is used negatively.

• Either I’ll make a sandwich for breakfast or poach eggs.

• Neither the electrician came yesterday nor the plumber 

Rather……….than can also relate to a list of options. Those correlative conjunctions are often used to express a preference for one alternative or decision over another.

Making similes in the sentences

As………… as is a combination of correlative conjunctions frequently in use in similes. The very first as is typically accompanied by an adverb or an adjective, whereas the subsequent as is usually accompanied by a noun.

• Kindly complete the work assigned to you as soon as possible.

• People say the windshield of an aeroplane costs as much money as the price of a BMW car.

   

Conclusion

To sum up, correlative conjunctions are a combination of a pair of words that joins two or more sentences. It is just like conjunction that joins two or more sentences however, here a co-relation is defined between them. Where, both the words get an equal amount of importance in the sentence or phrase. Some examples of correlative conjunctions are either………or, neither…………nor, no sooner…………than, etc. Correlative conjunction can be used in a variety of sentences as They can be used to link prepositions, verbal sentences, adverbs and nouns, adjectives, clauses, etc.