Definition

A conjunction is a word that connects two or more words, phrases, or clauses. Conjunctions are used to join words, phrases, and clauses together. The most common conjunctions are and, but, or, and so.

And is a conjunction that is used to join two or more things that are alike.

But is a conjunction that is used to join two or more things that are different.

Or is a conjunction that is used to join two or more things that are different.

So is a conjunction that is used to join two or more things that are the same.

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Types of conjunctions

There are many different types of conjunctions that can be used in writing. 

1. Coordinating conjunctions: and, but, for, nor, or, so, yet
2. Subordinating conjunctions: after, although, as, because, before, even though, if, in order that, once, since, so that, though, till, until, when, whenever, where, whereas, while.
3. Correlative conjunctions- these connect words or groups of words like not only…but also.

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Examples & Explanations

One of the most basic types of conjunctions is the coordinating conjunction. These connect two phrases or clauses that are grammatically equal. The most common coordinating conjunctions are "and," "or," and "but." For example:

• I'm studying hard for my exams, but I'm still a little nervous.
• I'm studying hard for my exams and I'm feeling confident.
• I'm studying hard for my exams or I'm going to fail.

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The next type of conjunction is the subordinating conjunction. These connect two phrases or clauses where one is dependent on the other. In other words, the second clause cannot stand alone as a sentence. The most common subordinating conjunctions are "because," "although," "since," and "if." For example:

• Although I'm studying hard, I'm still a little nervous.
• Because I'm studying hard, I'm feeling confident.
• If I don't study hard, I'm going to fail.

Finally, there are also conjunctions that connect words or groups of words. These are called correlative conjunctions.

For example:

• Either you study hard or you're going to fail.
• Neither you nor I am going to fail.
• Not only am I studying hard, but I'm also feeling confident.
• Whether you study hard or not is up to you.

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Conclusion

A conjunction is a word that connects two or more words, phrases, or clauses. Conjunctions are used to join words, phrases, and clauses together. The most common conjunctions are and, but, or, and so.

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