Diagramming Correlative Conjunctions

We diagram correlative conjunctions this way: 

  • Nigel enjoys both jogging and swimming.
  • Pieter the Elder painted not only landscapes but also peasant rural life.
  • Gorham wanted not only a sound currency but also regular tax revenue.

Examples

Diagram this sentence:

  • Either Brian or Gia will blow the whistle.

Solutions

We diagram the sentence as follows: