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What are the three types of conjunctions?

The three main types of conjunctions are:

1. Coordinating Conjunctions: These connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank. They are often remembered by the acronym FANBOYS:

* For

* And

* Nor

* But

* Or

* Yet

* So

2. Subordinating Conjunctions: These connect a dependent clause to an independent clause. They show the relationship between the clauses, such as time, cause, or contrast. Some examples include:

* Time: after, before, since, until, while

* Cause: because, since, as

* Contrast: although, though, even though

* Condition: if, unless

* Purpose: so that, in order that

3. Correlative Conjunctions: These work in pairs to connect words, phrases, or clauses. They emphasize the relationship between the connected elements. Some examples include:

* Both...and

* Either...or

* Neither...nor

* Not only...but also

* Whether...or

It's important to remember that some words can function as different types of conjunctions depending on the context. For example, "while" can be a subordinating conjunction showing time or a coordinating conjunction indicating contrast.

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