A correlative conjunction is a pair of conjunctions that are always used together. Examples include both…and, either…or, neither…nor, not only…but also, and whether…or.
Do not substitute another word for either part of these pairs.
Incorrect: Both Jamie or I did the assignment.
Correct: Both Jamie and I did the assignment.
Or: Either Jamie or I did the assignment.
Correct: Both Jamie and I did the assignment.
Or: Either Jamie or I did the assignment.
The parts of a correlative conjunction should be placed in comparable positions within the sentence. For instance, you may insert both before a verb or both after a verb, but you should not position one before and one after.
Incorrect: Jeffrey neither enjoys boating nor swimming.
Correct: Jeffrey enjoys neither boating nor swimming.
Or: Jeffrey neither enjoys boating nor enjoys swimming.
Correct: Jeffrey enjoys neither boating nor swimming.
Or: Jeffrey neither enjoys boating nor enjoys swimming.
The items linked by correlative conjunctions should be of similar form or have parallel constructions.
Incorrect: I will reach the island by either boat or air.
Correct: I will reach the island by either boat or airplane.
Or: I will reach the island by either sea or air.
Correct: I will reach the island by either boat or airplane.
Or: I will reach the island by either sea or air.
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