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 two clauses, such as time, cause, contrast, or condition. Some examples include:
* Time: after, before, since, while, when, until
* Cause: because, since, as
* Contrast: although, though, even though
* Condition: if, unless, whether, in case
* Purpose: so that, in order that
3. Correlative Conjunctions: These are pairs of conjunctions that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank. They work together to emphasize the relationship between the elements they connect. Some examples include:
* Both...and
* Either...or
* Neither...nor
* Not only...but also
* Whether...or
It's important to note that there are some conjunctions that can fit into multiple categories. For example, "while" can be used as a subordinating conjunction (showing time) or a coordinating conjunction (showing contrast).