Conjunctions - Definition, Overview, and Lists of Examples

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Table of Contents

1. Conjunctions - Words That Join
2. 1. Coordinating Conjunctions
3. Parallelism
4. Serial-Comma Rule - Red, White, and Blue
5. Conjunctive Adverbs -However, etc.
6. 2. Correlative Conjunctions
7. 3. Subordinating Conjunctions
8. As Far As
9. Rule of Parallel Structure
10. Start a Sentence with a Conjunction
11. Howeveras a Sentence-Starter
12. A Word About Nor
13. Subject-Verb Agreement - Plural Subjects
14. A Summary of Conjunctions