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Grammar UnitConjunctions
First, let's start with a basic definition:
Conjunctions are words that join words or groups of words.
There are two main types:
coordinating conjunctions
subordinating conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions include:
• For• And• Nor• But• Or• Yet• So
These conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal value.
Let’s practice . . .Write 3 sentences with a partner which
include coordinating conjunctions.
CHECK YOURSELF: Do they connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal value?
Independent Clauses:
Clauses of equal value are called independent clauses and can stand on their own as separate sentences.
Example:John is running in this race and I am carrying his water
bottle.
Each clause can stand alone:John is running in this race.I am carrying his water bottle.
Double check your sentences - conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal value.
Subordinating conjunctions:
Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses.
Dependent clauses cannot stand alone as a single sentence.
In fact, the clause is dependent on the rest of the sentence for its meaning.
Dependent Clauses:
Dependent Clauses cannot stand alone as a single sentence.
The clause is dependent on the rest of the sentence for its meaning.
Example:Since I will not be home, Tina will answer the phone.
"Since I will not be home" doesn't make sense by itself.It is dependent on the rest of the sentence for its meaning.
Most commonly used subordinating conjunctions:
• Although• Because• As• While• Until• Whether• Since• After• So that• When• Before• If
Subordinating Conjunctions
Now let’s practice . . .Subordinating conjunctions introduce
dependent clauses.
With a partner, come up with an example of a sentence that includes a Subordinating Conjunction that introduces an Dependent Clause.
Take a few minutes . . .
to prepare for the Conjunction Quiz.
Conjunction Homework
In a newspaper or magazine, find an article that interests you and is more than 10 lines long.
Tape the article to a clean sheet of paper.Underline and identify the type of conjunctions
in the article.
Due Tomorrow at the beginning of class.