What are conjunctions and when should they be used?

A coordinating conjunction is used to join two independent clauses; it is frequently (but not always) followed by a comma. Common coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. Recall the acronym FANBOYS.

A subordinating conjunction is used at the beginning of a dependent clause. It also establishes the relationship between the dependent clause and the rest of the sentence. Common subordinating conjunctions are: after, although, as, as if, as long as, because, before, even if, even though, if, if only, now that, once, rather than, since, so that, than, that, though, unless, until, when, whenever, where, whereas, wherever, while.

The following are examples of common correlative conjunctions: both, and, not only, but also, not, but, either, or, neither, nor, whether, or, as... as. These conjunctions are used in pairs to join different sentence elements that should be treated as grammatically equal.

Conjunctive adverbs are frequently used to establish intricate connections between ideas. Examples of these relationships are nevertheless, moreover, consequently, and as a result.

Conjunctions are words used to connect words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence. They are used to join different parts of a sentence together, indicating relationships between ideas. Common conjunctions include "and," "but," "or," "nor," "for," "yet," and "so."

Conjunctions should be used:

1. To join two words or phrases: e.g., "bread and butter," "slow but steady."
2. To connect two independent clauses within a sentence: e.g., "I like to read, but he prefers to watch TV."
3. To connect items in a list: e.g., "I need to buy apples, bananas, and oranges."
4. To show alternatives: e.g., "You can have tea or coffee."
5. To show a cause-effect relationship: e.g., "She worked hard, so she succeeded."

Overall, conjunctions are essential for creating clear and coherent sentences by linking ideas and indicating relationships between them.