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How many conjunctions are there in the English language?

There isn't a single definitive number for the amount of conjunctions in the English language. It's a bit more nuanced than that! Here's why:

* Types of Conjunctions: Conjunctions are categorized into different types, each with its own purpose:

* Coordinating conjunctions: These connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank. There are only seven: *for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so*.

* Subordinating conjunctions: These connect a dependent clause to an independent clause. There are many, including *because, although, since, while, if, unless, until*.

* Correlative conjunctions: These come in pairs and connect words or phrases of equal grammatical rank. Examples include *both...and, either...or, neither...nor*.

* New Conjunctions: The English language is constantly evolving. New words and phrases can become used as conjunctions over time.

So, rather than a specific number, it's better to understand that there are a core set of conjunctions, and that new ones can emerge as the language develops.

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