##  [Correlative conjunctions: Parallel or not?](/en/quiz/correlative-conjunctions-parallel-or-not-eng)

Errors in parallel structure can slip into our writing all too easily—and that’s especially true with correlative, or two-part, conjunctions such as **both … and**, **not … but**, **not only … but also**, **neither … nor** or **either** … **or**. When using one of these two-part conjunctions, we have to be sure to use the same part of speech (noun, verb, etc.) or the same grammatical structure (phrase, clause) after each part.

In each question below, see if you can tell whether the sentence is parallel or not.

1. The translator must be familiar with the culture of both the source and target languages.parallel

not parallel

2. To get to the lake, you can go either to the left or turn right.parallel

not parallel

3. Neither the manager nor her staff realized they had been nominated for the award.parallel

not parallel

4. Ontario wines not only win awards nationally but also abroad.parallel

not parallel

5. We must fight not with our fists but with our words.parallel

not parallel

6. Josianne is not only a great cook, but she also loves to sing.parallel

not parallel

7. Greg is either studying in the library or working out at the gym.parallel

not parallel

8. The caller’s remarks were both insulting to the radio host and caused offence to listeners.parallel

not parallel