A conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases, or clauses.

Examples:

• I like apples and bananas.
• She was tired, but she still went to work.
• We won’t go unless it stops raining.

A. Coordinating Conjunctions

Definition: Join words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

B. Subordinating Conjunctions

Definition: Join an independent clause with a dependent clause.

C. Correlative Conjunctions

Definition: Paired conjunctions that work together.