A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Conjunctions are used to indicate a relationship of addition, contrast, or similarity between the elements being connected. There are several different types of conjunctions, including:
Coordinating conjunctions: These conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically similar. Examples include "and", "or", "but", "so", "yet", "for"
Subordinating conjunctions: These conjunctions connect subordinate clauses to main clauses. Examples include "because", "since", "although", "while", "if", "when"
Correlative conjunctions: These conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses in a specific order. Examples include "both...and", "not only...but also", "either...or", "neither...nor"
Adverbial conjunctions: These conjunctions connect clauses and indicate a relationship of time, cause, or contrast. Examples include "when", "while", "since", "as", "because", "so", "although", "if"
Conjunctive adverbs: These adverbs connect clauses or sentences and indicate a relationship of contrast, addition, or similarity. Examples include "however", "therefore", "meanwhile", "consequently"
It's important to note that some words can function as different types of conjunctions depending on the context in which they are used