Combining Using Either-Or, Neither-Nor

 Correlative Conjunctions 

Correlative Conjunctions are pairs of words that work together to connect two parts of a sentence that hold an equal value, or correlate with one another. 

The correlative conjunctions are either...or, neither... nor, both...and, not only...but also, whether...or.

Either-Or

We can use the Either Or conjunction if we want to indicate that one of the two options is valid by presenting two different options in a sentence. When we use the Either or conjunction, we create an alternative for the situation mentioned in the sentence. Either or conjunction can be used for different individuals or objects.

• 1.Either you or I should be informed about his project.
• 2. Either today or tomorrow I must work.
• 3. Either Alex or Samuel will go.
• 4. I’ll either write to you or phone you next week.

Neither-Nor

If we want to present two different objects in a sentence, and we want these two different objects to include a negative meaning, in the same way, we prefer to use the neither-nor conjunction. By means of this conjunction, it is stated that the two different objects that we present sequentially have a negative relationship with the situation in the sentence. It is possible to say that this conjunction is used frequently in academic articles.

• 1.Neither her mother nor her father loves her.
• 2.Neither my friends nor the bookstore has the book.
• 3. Neither the employees nor the boss was at work.
• 4. Neither you nor I want to go to this part today, so let’s not!
• 4. Neither Ravi nor his wife is very tall.

Combining Sentences Using Either-Or and Neither-Nor 

Points to remember:

1. Correlative Conjunctions connect words  and phrases which carry equal weight in the sentence.

2.The correlatives are to  be placed immediately before the words they relate to.

3. While joining the sentences, the verb has to agree with the 2nd alternative. 

  

Eg: Vani visits the library. Or her brothers visit the library.

Either Vani or her brothers visit the library.

The 2nd alternative 'her brothers' being plural takes ' visit' the plural verb.

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