Exploring Types of Conjunctions for Effective Writing

This video tutorial introduces conjunctions, explaining their role as 'joining words' in sentences. It covers three types: coordinating, correlative, and subordinating conjunctions, providing examples and practice exercises for each. The tutorial also discusses the use of commas with conjunctions to enhance sentence clarity. The video concludes with a reminder of the importance of practice and offers additional resources for further learning.

What is the primary function of conjunctions in a sentence?

• To connect words, phrases, and sentences

• To replace nouns

• To modify verbs

• To describe nouns

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• Or

• Because

• But

• And

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What acronym can help you remember the coordinating conjunctions?

• BOYSFAN

• FANBOYS

• JOINERS

• CONJUNCT

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which pair of words are correlative conjunctions?

• Yet, So

• For, Nor

• Either, Or

• And, But

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Complete the sentence: 'She not only won a gold medal, but also ____.'

• a bronze medal

• a silver medal

• a trophy

• a certificate

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What do subordinating conjunctions connect?

• Two independent clauses

• Two nouns

• Dependent and independent clauses

• Two adjectives

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• And

• Or

• Because

• But

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

When should you use a comma with conjunctions?

• Only at the end of a sentence

• Never

• Always

• When there is a list of three or more items

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence correctly uses a comma with a conjunction?

• He runs fast, and jumps high.

• She likes to read, and write.

• I like apples and, oranges.

• We can go to the park, or we can stay home.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the role of conjunctions in sentences?

• To connect different parts of a sentence

• To make sentences longer

• To replace verbs

• To describe adjectives

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E