Here's why:
* Conjunction: It connects two clauses or phrases together.
* Subordinating Conjunction: It introduces a dependent clause (a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence) and shows its relationship to the main clause.
Example:
* Even if it rains, we'll still have a picnic.
In this example, "Even if it rains" is the dependent clause, and "we'll still have a picnic" is the main clause. "Even if" connects these two clauses, showing that the picnic will happen regardless of the weather.