What type of conjunction are the bolded words?

Evan’s joke was not only silly but also too long.

a coordinating

b subordinating

c correlative

c correlative

To determine the type of conjunction in the sentence, let's first identify the conjunctions present.

In the sentence, the bolded words "not only...but also" connect the two elements "silly" and "too long." This type of conjunction that connects two elements of equal importance is called a correlative conjunction.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

c) correlative