Types of Conjunctions:
* Coordinating Conjunctions: These connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank. They include:
* FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
* Subordinating Conjunctions: These introduce dependent clauses and show their relationship to the main clause. Examples include:
* Time: after, before, since, when, while
* Cause/Reason: because, since, as
* Contrast: although, though, even though
* Condition: if, unless, whether
* Purpose: so that, in order that
* Result: so, therefore, thus
* Correlative Conjunctions: These come in pairs and connect elements of equal grammatical rank. Examples include:
* both...and
* either...or
* neither...nor
* not only...but also
Examples:
* Coordinating Conjunction: "I went to the store, and I bought some milk."
* Subordinating Conjunction: "I went to the store because I needed milk."
* Correlative Conjunction: "I bought both milk and eggs."
How Conjunctions Work:
* Show Relationships: Conjunctions indicate the relationship between the connected elements, such as addition, contrast, cause, or condition.
* Combine Ideas: They allow you to combine multiple ideas into a single sentence, making your writing more concise and complex.
* Create Flow: Conjunctions help to create a smooth flow between sentences and paragraphs.
Importance of Conjunctions:
Conjunctions are essential for clear and effective communication. They help us to:
* Express complex ideas
* Show relationships between ideas
* Improve the clarity and fluency of our writing
Note: The term "conjunction word" is often used interchangeably with "conjunction."