Identify the type of conjunction in the following sentence.

Both the dictionary and the encyclopedia are valuable tools for study

conjunctive adverb

coordinating conjunction

correlative conjunction

subordinating conjunction

The correct option is "coordinating conjunction", since it coordinates two nouns, "dictionary" and "encyclopedia".

Correlative conjunction

Explanation:

Conjunctions are the words that are employed to link two words, phrases, or sentences in one single sentence. It exemplifies a part of speech that permits to form a complex and opulent sentence that offers a deeper meaning. As per the question, the type of conjunction employed is correlative conjunction which works in pairs or correlates in order to join words or phrases that are of equal importance. Similarly, the given sentence displays correlative conjunction that is functioning in pair "Both/and" to illustrate 'dictionary' and 'encyclopedia' where both of them carry equal significance as 'tools for study'.