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What are the 3 conjunctions of English language?

It's not accurate to say there are only 3 conjunctions in the English language. There are many more, and they can be categorized in different ways.

Here's a breakdown of some important categories:

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. Some common examples are:

* After

* Although

* As

* Because

* Before

* If

* Since

* Though

* Unless

* Until

* When

* Whenever

* Where

* Wherever

* While

3. Correlative Conjunctions: These come in pairs and connect words, phrases, or clauses that are parallel in structure. Some common examples are:

* Both...and

* Either...or

* Neither...nor

* Not only...but also

* Whether...or

Beyond these categories, other words can act as conjunctions in specific contexts, such as:

* Therefore

* However

* Moreover

* Consequently

* Furthermore

It's important to understand the function of different conjunctions to use them correctly in your writing. They help to create clear and logical connections between ideas.

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