Subordinating & Coordinating conjunctions

A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing a relationship between them.

Examples include: because, although, since, if, before, unless.

A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

The coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

The subordinating conjunction is 'if'.

The coordinating conjunction is 'but'.

It introduces a dependent clause and indicates the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

It connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

Example: 'Although it was cold, we went outside to play.'

Example: 'I wanted pizza, and my brother wanted pasta.'