Here's a quick breakdown:
* Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank. They are often remembered by the acronym FANBOYS:
* For
* And
* Nor
* But
* Or
* Yet
* So
* Subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause. They show the relationship between the two clauses, such as time, cause, or contrast. Some common examples include:
* After
* Although
* Because
* Before
* If
* Since
* Unless
* While
* When