Conjunction

Definition

A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses, helping to build complex sentences and show the relationship between ideas.

Types of Conjunctions with Examples

• Coordinating Conjunctions: Connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal rank.
  Examples: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (often remembered by the acronym FANBOYS)
  • She likes tea and coffee.

  • He wanted to go, but he was tired.

• Subordinating Conjunctions: Introduce dependent (subordinate) clauses and show relationships like cause, time, condition, contrast.
  Examples: because, although, since, if, when, while, unless, after, before
  • I stayed home because I was sick.

  • Although it rained, we went hiking.

• Correlative Conjunctions: Paired conjunctions that work together.
  Examples: either…or, neither…nor, both…and, not only…but also
  • Either you come or I will go alone.

  • Both the teacher and the students were excited.