Conjunctions
A conjunction is a word used to connect words, phrases or
clauses.
There are three types of conjunctions:
Co-ordinate Conjunctions: Coordinate conjunctions are normally used to join like with
like (i.e., a noun with another noun, an adjective with another adjective, an
adverb with another adverb, etc.)
The most common ones are and, or and but.
Example:
 The claw is
sharp and hooked.
Correlative Conjunctions: Correlative conjunctions are used in pairs to join alternatives or equal elements.
The most common pairs are either/or, neither/nor and not only/but also.
Example:
I could neither
laugh nor cry.
Subordinate Conjunctions:
Subordinate conjunctions are used to join subordinate
clauses to main
clauses. Common examples include although, because, since,
unless, until and while.
Example:
I am not
attending the meeting until the game has finished.
  
main clause
subordinate clause
Interactive example:
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Jack and Tim
will sing until the either
band or disco arrives. [show
me the conjunctions] |
See also:
Glossary of grammatical terms
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