A conjunction is a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence, helping to link ideas and create more complex and coherent sentences. There are three main types of conjunctions:
- Coordinating conjunctions connect elements of equal grammatical importance, such as words or independent clauses. Common examples include for , and , nor , but , or , yet , and so (often remembered by the acronym FANBOYS).
- Correlative conjunctions work in pairs to connect equivalent elements, like either/or and neither/nor.
- Subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing a relationship such as cause, time, or contrast. Examples include although , because , that , and while.
Conjunctions are essential for fluent communication, allowing sentences to combine ideas smoothly, such as "She likes apples and oranges" or "I stayed home because it was raining"
