Coordinating conjunction
Definition & Usage
These are used to join words or phrases
Example
and, but, for , nor, or, than, yet
My friend is tall and well-built.
He would rather play a game of soccer than watch it.
Our new teacher is strict but kind.
Correlative Conjunction
Definition & Usage
These are used in pairs
Examples
either ... or
neither .. nor
noth ... and
not only ... but also
whether .. or
Either beef or pork can be used in this recipe.
Both my brother and my sister are coming for the party
Not only is she a good businesswoman but also an excellent housewife.
Subordinating conjunctions
Definition & Usage
These are used to join parts of sentences
Examples
although, because, if, since, unless, until, when, whenever
Although they were poor, they were happy.
I will be there if I finish my work on time.
He went home early because he was not feeling well.
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