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Chapter 8: Parts of Speech: Conjunctions: Words that join words, phrases, or clauses together.

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Abstract : Conjunctions are a part of speech that  connect words, phrases, or clauses, indicating the relationship between the elements joined . There are three main types: coordinating, subordinating, and correlative.  Here's a more detailed explanation: Definition: Conjunctions, also known as connectors, are words that link words, phrases, or clauses together.  Types of Conjunctions: Coordinating Conjunctions:  These connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank. Examples include "and," "but," "or," "nor," "for," "so," and "yet" (often remembered using the acronym FANBOYS).  Subordinating Conjunctions:  These join a subordinate clause to a main clause, establishing a relationship between the two. Examples include "because," "although," "while," "since," "if," and "unless".  Correlative Conjunctions:  These are pai...