Asked by marylyn

determine whether the underlined conjunctions in the following sentences are coordinating or correlative by choosing the letters A(coordinating) or B(correlative)


Each of the twelve Federal Reserve district banks is also authorized to dispose of unusable currency WHETHER it be old, soiled, OR worn.

1:A,A
2:B,B***
3:A,B
4:B,A

B,B is my answer. Is this correct?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Whether is a subordinate conjunction. Or is a coordinating conjunction.

http://www.talkenglish.com/grammar/conjunctions-coordinating-correlative.aspx
Answered by marylyn
In my book...it says whether/or as a correlative.....or is also under coordinating.....so I'm confused.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Oh, I see. Whether . . . or -- are used as a pair of correlative conjunctions. So you're right. I didn't read the sentence correctly the first time. Sorry.


Answered by marylyn
That is okay.....Thank you, so very much....I just wanted to be sure...:o)
Answered by Writeacher
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/conjunctions.htm#correlative_conjunctions

Correlative conjunctions are used in pairs, as shown in the chart on that webpage I linked.

When they're not used in pairs, then they can be coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, or sometimes just adverbs.
Answered by marylyn
Thank you, Writeacher!
Answered by Writeacher
You're welcome.
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