Using Conjunctions in Writing

Using Conjunctions in Writing

A Review!

*Remember, FOR is usually used as a preposition. I could say "I made the card for Rosey." As a CONJUNCTION, it is a more formal way to say:

• since

• because

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly uses FOR as a conjunction?

• I brought this coffee for you.

• I am no longer sleepy for Grace brought me a coffee.

• I am no longer sleepy, for Grace brought me a coffee.

When we use AND between two nouns or two verbs, we do not need a comma.

• I like cake and eggnog on christmas eve.

• On New Years we sing and play.

Multiple Select

Which of the following correctly uses AND?

• We love running and skiing.

• Mom hates sushi and soy sauce.

• I was late to class, and I knew my teacher hated tardiness.

• I was late to class and I knew my teacher hated tardiness.

Open Ended

Rewrite this run on sentence using one of the FANBOYS and an appropriate comma:

Scrooge was a miserable wretch he was so rude to Fred when he came to invite him to dinner.