Coordinating Conjunctions:
* FANBOYS: These are the most common: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. They connect words, phrases, or clauses that are of equal grammatical rank.
* Example: I went to the store, and I bought some milk. (connects two clauses)
* Example: I like apples and bananas. (connects two words)
* Example: He is smart but lazy. (connects two phrases)
Subordinating Conjunctions:
* These connect a dependent clause to an independent clause. They show the relationship between the two clauses, such as time, cause, contrast, condition, etc.
* Examples:
* Because it was raining, I stayed inside. (cause)
* When I went to the store, I saw my friend. (time)
* Although I am tired, I will finish this task. (contrast)
* If you study hard, you will succeed. (condition)
* While I was cooking, the phone rang. (time)
Conjunctive Adverbs:
* These connect independent clauses and add a specific meaning to the relationship between the clauses. They are often preceded by a semicolon.
* Examples:
* I finished my homework; however, I still had to do the dishes. (contrast)
* The car broke down; therefore, I had to call a tow truck. (consequence)
* The weather was beautiful; moreover, the company was great. (addition)
Correlative Conjunctions:
* These come in pairs and connect words, phrases, or clauses that are parallel in structure.
* Examples:
* Either you come with me or you stay here.
* Both my sister and my brother went to the party.
* Neither the cat nor the dog ate the food.
Remember:
* Choosing the right conjunction depends on the relationship you want to convey between the parts of your sentence.
* You can use conjunctions to make your writing more concise, clear, and interesting.
Let me know if you want to explore any specific type of conjunction or have any other questions!