What is a conjunction? (simple answer , and include examples)

A conjunction is a part of speech that is used to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences.

And, As, Because, But, For, Just ,Or, Neither, Nor, Not ,only, So, Whether, Yet

^^conjuction list

I tried to hit the nail but hit my thumb instead.(but)
I have two goldfish and a cat. (and)
I’d like a bike for commuting to work.(for)

A word that joins two other words, such as but, or the

C. podium because a podium is an OBJECT and NOT an adjective. ;-)
I hope I helped! =D