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What are 3 main conjunctions?

The three main conjunctions are:

1. Coordinating conjunctions: These connect words, phrases, or clauses that are of equal grammatical rank. They are often remembered with the acronym FANBOYS:

* For

* And

* Nor

* But

* Or

* Yet

* So

2. Subordinating conjunctions: These connect a dependent clause to an independent clause. Some examples include:

* After

* Although

* Because

* Before

* If

* Since

* Unless

* While

3. Correlative conjunctions: These come in pairs and connect elements that are grammatically similar. Examples include:

* Both...and

* Either...or

* Neither...nor

* Not only...but also

* Whether...or

These are just a few examples, and there are many other conjunctions in the English language.

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