Coordinating Conjunctions
These join words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank. They are often remembered by the acronym FANBOYS:
* For
* And
* Nor
* But
* Or
* Yet
* So
Subordinating Conjunctions
These join a dependent clause to an independent clause. They introduce a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Here are a few examples:
* Time: after, before, since, until, when, while
* Cause and Effect: because, since, as, so that
* Contrast: although, even though, though, whereas, while
* Condition: if, unless, provided that, in case
* Purpose: in order that, so that
* Comparison: as, than
* Place: where, wherever
Conjunctive Adverbs
These words connect independent clauses and show the relationship between them. They are often followed by a comma. Some examples:
* Addition: also, furthermore, moreover, besides
* Contrast: however, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand
* Cause and Effect: consequently, therefore, thus, hence
* Exemplification: for example, for instance
* Conclusion: finally, in conclusion, in summary
Correlative Conjunctions
These conjunctions work in pairs to connect words, phrases, or clauses. Some examples:
* Both...and
* Either...or
* Neither...nor
* Not only...but also
* Whether...or
Other Conjunctions
* That: Used to introduce a noun clause
* Whether: Used to express a choice or possibility
* As: Used for comparisons, time, or cause and effect
* Like: Used for comparisons
This is not an exhaustive list, but it gives you a good starting point for understanding the various types of conjunctions and their uses.