Conjunction: a word that links other words, phrases, or clauses together. Common conjunctions include; and, if, or, and but.
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Coordinating conjunction: a conjunction that joins words, phrases, or independent clauses without indicating relationship.
Correlative conjunction: a conjunction that links, equates, or opposes ideas. Correlative conjunctions are always used in pairs.
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Subordinating conjunction: a conjunction that introduces a dependent clause and indicates the relationship of the dependent clause to the independent clause.