Here's a breakdown:
Types of Conjunctions:
* Coordinating Conjunctions: These connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank. Think of them as "joining" words.
* FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
* Example: "I went to the store, and I bought some milk."
* Subordinating Conjunctions: These introduce a dependent clause (a clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence) and show its relationship to the main clause. Think of them as "explaining" words.
* Common examples: because, although, since, while, if, unless, before, after, as, until, when
* Example: "Because it was raining, I stayed inside."
* Correlative Conjunctions: These come in pairs and connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank.
* Common examples: both...and, either...or, neither...nor, not only...but also
* Example: "Not only did I go to the store, but also I went to the library."
Examples of Conjunctions in Sentences:
* Coordinating Conjunction: "I like to read and write."
* Subordinating Conjunction: "While I was eating lunch, my phone rang."
* Correlative Conjunction: "Both my sister and I went to the party."
Understanding the Role of Conjunctions:
* Clarity: Conjunctions help make sentences clear and organized by showing the logical connections between ideas.
* Sentence Structure: Conjunctions create complex sentences by joining together multiple clauses.
* Meaning: They reveal the relationship between the connected parts of a sentence, whether it's contrast, cause and effect, or addition.
By understanding conjunctions, you can write more complex, accurate, and engaging sentences.