Presentation 1

Presentation 1

Tuesday, April 27th, 2021

What Are Conjunctions?

Conjunctions are words that link other words, phrases, or clauses together.

Function of conjunctions:

Conjunctions allow you to form complex, elegant sentences and avoid the use of multiple sentences which feel choppy:

I like pizza. I like rice. I don't like meat.

I like pizza and rice, but I don't like meat.

I was tired. I went home.

I was tired, so I went home.

Common conjunctions

The most common coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.

Nemonic = F A N B O Y S

Usage of for

For is used to express "the reason of something". It is similar to the use of because.

I want to stay home for I need to read the book.

Usage of and

"And" is used to add information.

He is professional and responsible.

Usage of nor

Used to express an additional negative idea "and not"

He doesn't like German movies nor do my friends like them

He doesn't dance in the traditional way nor does he want to.

Usage of but

Used to express a contradiction

I wanted to go home, but she asked my to stay

Usage of or

Used to give one of two options, an alternative

We have to choose the green or the red box.

Pick a side, left or right.

Usage of yet

Used to express an outcome ins spite of the situation. Similar to "aún así" in Spanish.

He tried to scape the room yet he failed

They went through the back door yet the guard discovered them.

Usage of so

Used to add a result if something

Susan felt ill, so she went home.

They wanted to celebrate, so they went to the club.

Multiple Choice

Sara neither like apples .......... pears.

• but

• nor

• so

• for

Multiple Choice

All the children wanted to eat pizza ...........no one wanted to buy it.

• so

• but

• or

• and

Multiple Choice

I put a little milk....................sugar in my tea.

• but

• and

• or

• yet

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.
Mom wanted a scrapbook of our trip, _____ she took many pictures.

• or
• so
• but
• yet

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.
Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.

• so
• but
• yet
• for

Multiple Choice

You may have soup, ____ you may have salad.

• or
• and
• nor
• yet

Multiple Choice

Which conjunction (FANBOYS) would you use to combine the following sentences? 
I wanted to play outside.
My mom said I have to do my homework first.

• and
• but
• or
• for

Multiple Choice

Which conjunction (FANBOYS) would you use to combine the following sentences? 
Do you want to order pizza?
Should I make spaghetti?

• and
• but
• or
• so