Conjunctions

Conjunctions

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Open Ended

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​What is a conjunction?

​-A conjunction is used to connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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​-F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. can help you remember seven common conjunctions.

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​-Conjunctions are like the "glue" of sentences. Without them, sentences wouldn't make much sense!

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​Examples of conjunctions in sentences:

F. (for) --> We took detailed notes, for we didn't want to forget anything.

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​A. (and) --> He raised his hand, and his teacher called on him.

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​N. (nor) --> Neither Sam nor Alex knew what to do.

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​B. (but) --> I want to listen to music, but I forgot my headphones.

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​O. (or) --> Do you prefer coffee or tea?

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​Y. (yet) --> I want to pass my test, yet I don't want to study.

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​S. (so) --> I hope this lesson helps, so you will feel more confident.

Let's practice! ​

Multiple Choice

Conjunctions are the "glue" of sentences.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses a conjunction correctly?

• She loves playing piano practices every evening.

• She loves playing piano and practices every evening.

• She loves playing piano for practices every evening.

• She loves playing and piano and practices every morning.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses a conjunction correctly?

• I was hungry nor I ate a snack.

• I was hungry I ate a snack.

• I was hungry I so ate a snack.

• I was hungry, so I ate a snack.