- Conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. There are three main types of conjunctions: subordinating, correlative, and coordinating. - Subordinating conjunctions join dependent clauses to independent clauses and can introduce adverb clauses. Examples include "as" and "whenever". - Correlative conjunctions work in pairs to join elements of equal importance, such as "both...and" and "either...or". - Coordinating conjunctions join elements of equal syntactic importance, such as sentences, main clauses, words. Examples include "for", "and", "nor", "but", "or", "yet", and "so".

2. -A conjunction is a part of speech that is used to connect words,
phrases, clauses, or sentences. Conjunctions are considered to be
invariable grammar particle, and they may or may not stand
between items they conjoin.

4. Subordinating conjunctions are parts of speech that join
dependent clauses to independent clauses. Sometimes referred to
as subordinators or subordinate conjunctions, these important
words and phrases may also introduce adverb clauses.

5. Examples of Subordinating Conjunctions
In the following examples, the subordinating conjunctions are in bold for
easy identification:
• As Sherri blew out the candles atop her birthday cake, she caught her
hair on fire.
• Sara begins to sneeze whenever she opens the window to get a breath of
fresh air.

6. Correlative conjunctions correlate, working in pairs to join
phrases or words that carry equal importance within a sentence.
Like many of the most interesting parts of speech, correlative
conjunctions are fun to use. At the same time, there are some
important rules to remember for using them correctly.

7. In the following examples, the correlative conjunctions have been italicized
for easy identification.
• She is both intelligent and beautiful.
• I will either go for a hike or stay home and watch TV.

8. Coordinating conjunctions coordinate or join two or more sentences,
main clauses, words, or other parts of speech which are of the same
syntactic importance. Also known as coordinators, coordinating
conjunctions are used to give equal emphasis to a pair of main
clauses.

9. It’s a good idea to use the mnemonic “FANBOYS” to memorize
coordinating conjunctions so you’ll never forget them. They are:
F = for
A = and
N = nor
B = but
O = or
Y = yet
S = so

11. The following exercises will help you gain greater understanding about how coordinating, correlative and
subordinate conjunctions work. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
1. Would you rather have cheese _____ bologna on your sandwich?
o For
o Nor
o Or
o So
2. His two favorite sports are football ______ tennis.
o Or
o And
o Nor
o For

12. 3. She is neither polite _______ funny.
o Or
o Nor
o Not
o Yet
4. _______ that is the case, _______ I’m not surprised about what’s
happening.
o If / then
o No sooner / than
o Scarcely / when
o Whether / or