Conjunctions - All types

Conjunctions - All types

Coordinating Conjunctions

Correlative Conjunctions

Subordinating Conjunctions

Objectives

• To explain the rules for using different types of conjunctions

• To identify and use different types of sentences

Starter Activity

What are content words and linking words?

Open Ended

What does a conjunction do?

Multiple Choice

Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.

• so

• but

• yet

• for

Multiple Choice

Eric got an A on the spelling test, _____ he had studied hard.

• or

• for

• but

• yet

Multiple Choice

Brianna did not set the table, _____ she dried the dishes later.

• or

• so

• and

• nor

Multiple Choice

We are going to be late. Renee has _____brushed her teeth____ combed her hair.

• either; or

• neither; nor

• both; and

• no sooner; than

Multiple Choice

Mandy spent too much money at the mall. She bought _____ a new sweater _____ a new purse.

• neither; nor

• either; or

• not only; but also

• no sooner; than

Multiple Choice

_______ we eat before the movie _______ after the movie makes no difference to me.

• Not only; but also

• Neither; nor

• If; then

• Either; or

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence that is most balanced.

• I both want a new bike and a new helmet.

• I want both a new bike, and I also need a new helmet that fits my head.

• I want both a new bike and a new helmet.

• All of the sentences are well balanced.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct compound sentence.

"Evelyn rides her bicycle on weekends. Evelyn bakes desserts on weekends."

• Evelyn either rides her bicycles or bakes desserts on weekends.

• Evelyn when rides her bicycle or bakes desserts on weekends.

• Evelyn not only rides her bicycle but also bakes desserts on weekends.

Multiple Choice

while the band was playing

• This is an independent clause.

• This is a dependent clause.

Multiple Choice

She studied diligently.

• This is an independent clause.

• This is a dependent clause.

Multiple Choice

_______________ we get started, let's introduce ourselves.

• Because

• Before

Multiple Choice

Marcus looked around and wondered ______________ everyone had gone.

• where

• wherever

• before

• after

Multiple Choice

__________Maria had worked in the garden, she walked her dog.

• After

• Because

• If

• Where

Multiple Choice

Which demonstrates correct punctuation?

• If you can't come to me; I'll go to you.

• If you can't come to me I'll go to you.

• If you can't come to me. I'll go to you.

• If you can't come to me, I'll go to you.

Open Ended

What did I learn today?

Open Ended

How useful can this learning be?

Thank You

You have been awesome today!