Types of Conjunctions
Conjunctions are essential components of English grammar that connect words, phrases, or clauses. There are three primary types of conjunctions: coordinating, subordinating, and correlative.
1. Coordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses that are of equal importance. The most common coordinating conjunctions are:

• For: Indicates reason (e.g., I stayed home, for it was raining.)
• And: Adds one element to another (e.g., She likes coffee and tea.)
• Nor: Presents an alternative negative idea (e.g., He doesn’t like apples, nor does he like oranges.)
• But: Shows contrast (e.g., I want to go, but I have no time.)
• Or: Offers an alternative (e.g., Would you like tea or coffee?)
• Yet: Indicates a contrasting idea (e.g., It’s cold outside, yet she wears a light jacket.)
• So: Indicates a consequence (e.g., It was late, so we decided to leave.)

2. Subordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions connect an independent clause with a dependent clause, establishing a relationship between them. Common subordinating conjunctions include:

• Although: Introduces a contrast (e.g., Although it was raining, we went out.)
• Because: Indicates reason (e.g., She left early because she was tired.)
• Since: Indicates time or reason (e.g., Since it’s your birthday, we will celebrate.)
• Unless: Indicates condition (e.g., You won’t pass unless you study.)
• While: Indicates time or contrast (e.g., She read while he cooked.)

3. Correlative Conjunctions
Correlative conjunctions work in pairs to connect equal elements within a sentence. Examples include:

• Either...or: Presents choices (e.g., You can either stay or leave.)
• Neither...nor: Presents exclusive alternatives (e.g., Neither the manager nor the assistant was present.)
• Both...and: Indicates inclusiveness (e.g., Both the book and the movie were great.)
• Not only...but also: Adds emphasis (e.g., He is not only intelligent but also hardworking.)

Understanding these types of conjunctions enhances clarity and coherence in writing.