Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)
* For
* And
* Nor
* But
* Or
* Yet
* So
These conjunctions join words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank.
Subordinating Conjunctions
* Time: after, before, since, until, when, while
* Cause and Effect: because, since, as, so that
* Contrast: although, though, even though, whereas
* Condition: if, unless, whether
* Purpose: in order that, so that
* Comparison: as, than
* Place: where, wherever
These conjunctions introduce dependent clauses that are grammatically subordinate to the main clause.
Correlative Conjunctions
* both...and
* either...or
* neither...nor
* not only...but also
* whether...or
These conjunctions come in pairs and join elements of equal grammatical rank.
Other Common Conjunctions
* also
* besides
* furthermore
* however
* indeed
* meanwhile
* moreover
* nevertheless
* otherwise
* still
* therefore
These conjunctions can connect sentences, clauses, or phrases, and often introduce a transition or shift in thought.
Examples in Sentences
* Coordinating: The sun was shining, and the birds were singing.
* Subordinating: We went to the park because it was a beautiful day.
* Correlative: Not only did she write the book, but also she illustrated it.
* Other: The movie was long, however, it was very entertaining.
Remember that the choice of conjunction depends on the specific relationship between the elements being joined.