Compound Sentences/Conjunctions

this conjunction means we are ADDING something.

• and

• but

• or

This conjunction tells an opposite or contrast.

• and

• but

• or

This conjunction gives a choice of one thing or another.

• and

• but

• or

This conjunction tells a signals a reason or cause is coming.

• and

• but

• so

The weather is always sunny, __________ it is hot in the summer.

• and

• but

• or

It was cold in the morning, _______ Mrs. Cruz wore a scarf.

• and

• so

• but

Tom fell down, ________ he hurt his leg

• and

• but

• or

A compound sentence is _________ sentences connected with a conjunction.

• three

• two

• five

Kim worked on her math, ______ she could get a good grade.

• and

• but

• so

Sam went to the market, _______ he forgot to get apples.

• and

• but

• or