Answer:
Paired Conjunctions
Paired conjunctions consist of two words or phrases that help make a point or establish alternatives. Although paired conjunctions can be helpful in structuring a sentence, they can also make sentences wordier than necessary, so use these conjunctions sparingly.
both…and
The project will require significant investments of both time and money.
Both the students and the teachers were satisfied with the pilot program.
Note: When two subjects are connected by "both…and," use a plural verb (such as "are" or "were").
not only…but also
Students who did not complete the assignment received not only a poor grade but also a warning from the teacher.
Not only did the student include full sentences from the source without using quotation marks, but he also failed to properly cite paraphrased material.
either…or
Either the students were unprepared or the assessment was poorly written.
Participants in the survey could either choose from a list of possible answers or write in their own responses.
neither…nor
Students who did not complete the project received neither praise nor rewards.
The staff neither followed the new policy nor asked for clarification.
Explanation:
Basics of Conjunctions
Conjunctions are parts of speech that connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. There are three kinds of conjunctions: coordinating, paired, and subordinating.
For more information about conjunctions, also see these webpages:
Compound Sentences,
Varying Sentence Structure, and
Comma Basics.
