Grammatical conjunction
A conjunction is a part of speech that connects two words, phrases, or clauses together.
Coordinating conjunctions
If the two are of equal importance, it is a coordinating conjunction.
- for
- and
- nor
- but
- or
- yet
- so
- and/or (not in general use)
The first seven produce the mnemonic FANBOYS.
Correlative conjunctions
A pair of words that connect two similar parts are correlative conjunctions.
- both ... and
- either ... or
- neither ... nor
- not only ... but
- whether ... or
Subordinate conjunctions
If one phrase is subordinate to another, it is a subordinate conjunction.
- after
- although or though
- as
- because
- before
- for
- how
- if
- lest
- providing or provided
- since
- so
- supposing
- than
- unless
- until or till or 'til
- when
- whenever
- where
- wherever
- whereas
- whether
- while
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