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How many conjunction words are there in the English language?

There isn't a fixed number of conjunction words in the English language. Here's why:

* Types of Conjunctions: Conjunctions fall into different categories:

* Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS): For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. These are the most common and easily memorized.

* Subordinating Conjunctions: These introduce dependent clauses and show their relationship to the main clause. Examples: because, although, since, while, if, unless, until, etc. There are many of these!

* Correlative Conjunctions: These come in pairs. Examples: both...and, either...or, neither...nor, not only...but also, etc.

* New Words and Usage: English is a living language. New words are constantly being created, and the usage of words can change over time. A word that wasn't previously considered a conjunction could become one.

Instead of focusing on a specific number, it's more important to understand how conjunctions work and to recognize them in different contexts.

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