Unit 1 - Conjunctions

Conjunctions

Linking or separating concepts

Conjunctions

a word used to connect, separate, or establish a relationship between clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

When in doubt, remember FANBOYS!

• F - For

• A - And

• N - Nor

• B - But

• O - Or

• Y - Yet

• S - So

Multiple Choice

Identify the CONJUNCTION in the sentence.

Trae and Sarah were hungry, so they went to Burger King.

• Trae

• were

• so

• hungry

Multiple Choice

Identify the CONJUNCTION in the sentence.

I like neither salad nor soup.

• like

• salad

• nor

• soup

Multiple Choice

Identify the CONJUNCTION in the sentence.

I need the remote for TV and the cable box.

• I

• need

• for

• box.

Multiple Choice

Identify the CONJUNCTION in the sentence.

Jeff wants to make the team, but he doesn't have a ride to practice.

• wants

• team

• he

• but

Multiple Choice

Identify the CONJUNCTION in the sentence.

I really like the Camaro, yet the Charger has some really great features.

• yet

• great

• features

• Charger

Outstanding!

Now that we can identify conjunctions, let's try and apply them for a specific purpose.

Multiple Choice

Choose the conjunction to show the two clauses are linked.

I really enjoy live music______ Harold loves going to shows.

• but

• so

• nor

• and

Multiple Choice

Choose the conjunction to separate the two clauses.

I do like ham on pizza, ____ I can't do pineapple.

• but

• and

• nor

• so

Multiple Choice

Choose the conjunction to show the cause and effect of the clauses.

I have to do a lot of homework tonight, _____ I can't come to the game with you.

• but

• nor

• yet

• so

Multiple Choice

Choose the conjunction to show the two clauses are both negative statements.

I like neither ham, ___ eggs.

• so

• nor

• and

• yet

Multiple Choice

Choose the conjunction to show a choice or an alternative.

I can fix the car today, _____ work on the roof, but not both.

• nor

• or

• and

• but

Multiple Choice

Which coordinating conjunction best completes the sentence?

Julian went to the movies, ___ his sister stayed home.

• or

• for

• but

Multiple Choice

Which coordinating conjunction best completes the sentence?

Marcos heard knocking, ___ he went to the door.

• not

• but

• so

Multiple Choice

Which coordinating conjunction best completes the sentence?

My homework isn't on my desk, ___ is it in my binder.

• nor

• but

• so

Multiple Choice

Which coordinating conjunction best completes the sentence?

The parade will be canceled, ___ it is going to rain.

• for

• but

• so

Multiple Choice

Which coordinating conjunction best completes the sentence?

Ralph swept the floors, ___ Julie washed the dishes.

• or

• and

• for

Multiple Choice

Which coordinating conjunction best completes the sentence?

You can bring lunch from home, ___ you can buy lunch at school.

• or

• and

• but

Multiple Choice

Jay dislikes spicy foods, so he wants ______ the hot sauce _____ the salsa.

• niether, nor

• either, or

• both, and

• whether, or