Conjunctions

What is a conjunction?

• A word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause.

• A type of punctuation used to separate sentences.

• A word that describes an action or state of being.

• A word that modifies a noun or pronoun.

What are the three types of conjunctions?

• Coordinating conjunctions, Subordinating conjunctions, Correlative conjunctions

• Conjunctive adverbs, Coordinating conjunctions, Interjections

• Coordinating conjunctions, Subordinating conjunctions, Prepositions

• Coordinating conjunctions, Conjunctive phrases, Correlative conjunctions

What is a correlative conjunction?

• Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect equal elements in a sentence.

• Correlative conjunctions are single conjunctions that connect different types of clauses.

• Correlative conjunctions are used to introduce subordinate clauses in a sentence.

• Correlative conjunctions are conjunctions that only connect nouns.

What is the function of the conjunction 'yet'?

• To indicate time or sequence

• To introduce a contrast or an unexpected result

• To provide additional information

• To express a condition

Give an example of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence.

• Although it was raining, we decided to go for a hike.

• We went for a hike, and it was raining.

• It was raining, but we stayed inside.

• We decided to go for a hike because it was raining.

Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'She likes apples and oranges.'

• or

• but

• and

• so

What is the function of the conjunction 'or'?

• To present an alternative or choice between two options.

• To indicate a cause-and-effect relationship.

• To provide additional information about a subject.

• To express a condition or hypothesis.

What is the function of the conjunction 'nor'?

• To present a positive alternative

• To present a negative alternative, often following a negative statement

• To connect two independent clauses

• To introduce a dependent clause

Give an example of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence.

• I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

• I enjoy reading and writing.

• She likes to swim or run.

What is a coordinating conjunction?

• A conjunction that connects dependent clauses only.

• A conjunction that connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

• A conjunction that introduces a subordinate clause.

• A conjunction that connects two sentences without any relation.