An easy way to remember these six conjunctions is to think of the word FANBOYS. Each of the letters in this somewhat unlikely word is the first letter of one of the coordinating conjunctions. Remember, when using a conjunction to join two sentences, use a comma before the conjunction.

EXAMPLES AND SENTENCES

COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS
And   
noun phrase+noun phrase 
We have tickets for the symphony and the opera.

But
sentence+sentence 
The orchestra rehearses on Tuesday, but the chorus rehearses on Wednesday.

or 
verb+verb 
Have you seen or heard the opera by Scott Joplin?

so 
sentence+sentence 
I wanted to sit in the front of the balcony, so I ordered my tickets early.

CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS
Remember, correlative conjunctions are always used in pairs. They join similar elements. When joining singular and plural subjects, the subject closest to the verb determines whether the verb is singular or plural.
both...and 
subject+subject 
Both my sister and my brother play the piano.
either...or
noun+noun 
Tonight's program is either Mozart or Beethoven.
neither...nor 
subject+subject 
Neither the orchestra nor the chorus was able to overcome the terrible acoustics in the church
not only...but also 
sentence+sentence 
Not only does Sue raise money for the symphony, but she also ushers at all of their concerts.

SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS
TIME CAUSE + EFFECT OPPOSITION CONDITION
after  because     although     if
before  since         though     unless
when  now that     even though  only if
while  as            whereas     whether or not
since  in order      that while  even if
until  so                         in case (that)
Subordinating conjunctions, (subordinators) are most important in creating subordinating clauses. These adverbs that act like conjunctions are placed at the front of the clause. The adverbial clause can come either before or after the main clause. Subordinators are usually a single word, but there are also a number of multi-word subordinators that function like a single subordinating conjunction. They can be classified according to their use in regard to time, cause and effect, opposition, or condition. Remember, put a comma at the end of the adverbial phrase when it precedes the main clause.

after 
We are going out to eat after we finish taking the test.

since 
Since we have lived in Atlanta, we have gone to every exhibit at the High Musuem.

while 
While I was waiting in line for the Matisse Exhibit, I ate my lunch.

although 
Although the line was long and the wait over two hours, the exhibit was well worth it

even if 
Even if you have already bought your ticket, you will still need to wait in line.

because 
I love Matisse's works because he uses color so brilliantly.