Conjunctions, also known as connectors, are essential in English as they help link words, phrases, and clauses. They make our sentences more fluid and coherent. In this blog post, we’ll explore the different types of conjunctions, common misunderstandings, and provide plenty of examples to help you master their use.

Types of Conjunctions

1. Coordinating Conjunctions
2. Subordinating Conjunctions
3. Correlative Conjunctions

1. Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses that are of equal importance. The most common coordinating conjunctions can be remembered using the acronym FANBOYS:

• For
• And
• Nor
• But
• Or
• Yet
• So

Examples:

• Simple Sentence: I like tea and coffee.
• Compound Sentence: She wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.
• Complex Sentence: (Not typically used in complex sentences)
• Compound-Complex Sentence: I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining, so I stayed home and read a book.

Common Misunderstandings: