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Conjunctions
Joining words
ConjunctionsWords that connect or join other
words or groups of words
Connect
Connect or join 2 subjects
Mary and Sue went to the movies.Mike and Tom play football.Cats or dogs make great pets.
Conjunctions
ConjunctionsConnect or join 2 sentences
Mark loves apples, but Tim likes pears.
I could go to the mall, or I could watch TV.
ConjunctionsConnect or join 2 predicates
Mary swims and dives well.Sue walks and runs fast.Sara laughs and talks loudly.
ConjunctionsConnect or join other words
Mary loves apples and oranges.
Sue likes math and science.
Conjunctions can also:
Show contrast – Dogs bark, but cats meow.Join- Dogs and cats are great pets.Show choice – Do you want a hotdog or a
hamburger?
Conjunctions
2 types of Conjunctions
Subordinating&
Coordinating
Coordinating Conjunctions
For AndNorButOrYet So
Subordinating Conjunctions
After how UntilAlthough if UnlessAs in as much as if in order that When as long as At least Whenever as much as now that whereas soon wherever as though SinceWhile because so thatBefore even if Thateven though though
What do conjunctions do?
Conjunctions join or connect words or groups of words.
Can Conjunctions connect 2 subjects?
YesNo
Correct
Noelle and Alexandra went to the mall.
Next question
Sorry
Conjunctions can connect or join 2 subjects.
Noelle and Alexandra went to the mall.
Next question
Can Conjunctions connect 2 predicates?
YesNo
CORRECT!
Noelle ran and cried all the way home.
SorryConjunctions can connect or join 2 predicates.
Noelle ran and cried all the way home.Next
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What are the two types of conjunctions?
SubordinatingCoordinating
How can you remember the Coordinating Conjunctions?
FANBOYSFor AndNorButOrYet So
Types of Sentences
• Simple• Compound• Complex• Run-on
Simple
• I have two dogs.• Bats sleep during the day.•Mom made chocolate chips
cookies.
Compound Sentence
2 simple sentences joined by a coordinating conjunction.I like apples.I love bananas.
I like apples, but I love bananas.
Coordinating Conjunctions
For AndNorButOrYet So
Where to place the comma???
, and , or , but, and , or , but, and , or , but, and , or , but
Place the comma before the conjunction
Compound Sentence
Make sure both sides of the conjunction are complete sentences.
I love cookies, and my sister likes cake.
Complex Sentence
Dependent: cannot stand alone, depends on others
can stand alone, does not depend on others
Independent:
Complex Sentencedependent independentsince we have no milk I will go to the store.after the game We will go for ice cream.
A complex sentence combines an independent clause with a dependent clause (sentence).
Since we have no milk, I will go to the store.
Complex Sentence• The dependent clause starts out with a
subordinating conjunction.
After how UntilAlthough if UnlessAs in as much as if in order that When as long as At least Whenever as much as now that whereas soon wherever as though SinceWhile because so thatBefore even if Thateven though though
Complex Sentences
• Since we have no milk• After the game• When you are there• Until you do you homework• Before you leave• Unless it rains• Because you did your chores
Dependent clauses
Complex Sentence
The dependent part and the independent part can be reversed.
After the game, we will go for ice cream.We will go for ice cream after the game.
Anyone notice anything?
When to use a comma????
If the conjunction is in the beginning, place a comma after the dependent clause.
After you leave, turn off the lights.
Beginning , middle no ,Beginning , middle no ,Beginning , middle no ,
Sentence Reviewassignment
Run-on Sentence
Too many thoughts or ideas in one sentence
Compound sentenceComplex sentence2 simple sentences
Run- on Sentences
• I went to the mall Mark went to the movies.• Sue plays basketball I love to fish and swim in
the lake.• The trees are beautiful in the spring the
flowers look pretty in the summer.
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