Conjunctions (p 288-293)
Objectives: (Lesson #1)
You will be able to:
• Define conjunctions
• Name the three types of conjunctions.
• Construct sentences using coordinating
conjunctions
• List the coordinating conjunctions.
(FANBOYS)
What is a Conjunction?
A conjunction is the part of speech used
as a “joiner” or connector for words,
phrases, or clauses in a sentence.
It links these words or groups of words
together, in such a way that relationships
between different parts of the sentence
will be established.
Kinds of Conjunctions
There are three basic types of conjunctions:
• coordinating conjunctions
• subordinating conjunctions
• correlative conjunctions.
What are Coordinating Conjunctions?
A coordinating conjunction is a word in a sentence that is used to
connect one independent clause to another independent clause.
An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject
and a verb, and it forms a complete thought.
The coordinating conjunctions can be memorized by
remembering the acronym FANBOYS, which stands for these
seven words: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
In a sentence, following the first independent clause, a comma
should always come before the coordinating conjunction.
Coordinating conjunctions allow us to join two
complete ideas together to form compound
sentences:
It was a hot day, but Ammar enjoyed playing
basketball outside.
You can buy your lunch at the school shop or
bring your lunch with you from home.
Manal fell asleep while doing her homework,
so her mother switched off the lamp.
My friends and I enjoyed our lunch at the
Cheesecake Factory
Use coordinating conjunctions to join the
following pairs of ideas together:
1. You can eat your cake with a spoon. You can
eat your cake with a fork.
2. Shobie doesn’t like to sit still in class. He also
doesn’t stop talking.
3. Fofu likes to play tennis. He also likes football.
4. Nabs wanted to go shopping. She didn’t have
any money.
5. Amna is allergic to peanuts. She eats them
every day.
1. We are vegetarians. We don’t eat any meat.
2. Amy will be absent tomorrow. She has a
dental appointment.
3. Tal doesn’t like to sit still in class. He also
doesn’t stop talking.
4. Muzzie wanted to eat another piece of cake.
It was all finished.
5. Aiza doesn’t like to swim. She also doesn’t
enjoy cycling.
Objectives: (Lesson #2)
You will be able to:
• Know what a subordinating conjunction is.
• Learn to recognize subordinating
conjunctions in a sentence.
• Understand the difference between
coordinating and subordinating
conjunctions.
• Construct sentences using coordinating and
subordinating conjunctions.
What Are Subordinating Conjunctions?
Subordinating conjunctions are essential
parts of complex sentences with include at
least two clauses, with one of the clauses
being main (independent) and the other being
subordinate (dependent).
Subordinating conjunctions link the two
clauses together.
There is only one rule to remember about using subordinate
conjunctions:
A subordinate conjunction performs two functions within a sentence.
First, it illustrates the importance of the independent clause.
Second, it provides a transition between two ideas in the same
sentence.
The transition always indicates a place, time, or cause and effect
relationship.
For example:
We looked in the metal canister, where Ginger often hides her candy.
More Examples of Subordinating
Conjunctions
1. Saleem doesn’t want to go to Mac Donald’s,
because he hates burgers.
2. As winter approaches, the days start getting
shorter.
3. When the doorbell rang, Ronnie’s dog barked
loudly.
4. As soon as the bell rings, the students rush
out for break.
There are many subordinating conjunctions.
This list contains 25 of those most commonly used.
Because Before If So that When
After By the time In case Than Whenever
Although Even if Now that The first time Whether or
not
As Even though Once Unless While
As soon as Every time Since Until Why
Since you asked nicely, you may go to the
library on Saturday.
You may go to the library on Saturday since
you asked nicely.
1. ________ it was raining, I didn't get wet.
2. I don't drink tea ________ I don’t like the taste.
3. Fatima got the job ________ she had no experience.
4. You must wear a jacket __________it is cold.
5. ___________ the field trip was too tiring, we still had fun.
6. I took my umbrella. It was raining. (as)
7. Deer are cute. They eat all your flowers. (although)
8. Some apples are red. Others are green. (while)
9. Skiing is fun. It can be dangerous. (though)
10.The sailboat could not move. There was no wind. (since)
11.You should stay away from snakes. They are dangerous.
(because)
Objectives: (Lesson #3)
You will be able to:
• Define conjunctions
• Explain the difference between the three
types of conjunctions and give examples of
each type.
• Construct sentences using various
conjunctions
• Write a paragraph about “The Autumn Break”
using several conjunctions
What is a Correlative Conjunction?
You already know:
A conjunction is a part of speech that connects or
coordinates words, phrases, or clauses.
A correlative conjunction is a type of conjunction that
functions in a pair, with both words working together to
clarify the meanings of words, phrases, or clauses.
Correlative Conjunctions Work in Pairs
There are many examples of correlative conjunctions; some are
used more frequently than others, but here is list of the most
common pairs
Both / and If / then Not only / but
also
Either / or Just as / so Rather / or
Hardly / when Neither / nor Whether / or
Although /
when
Summary: What are Correlative Conjunctions?
Define correlative conjunction: correlative conjunctions are a set
of conjunctions that function in pairs and have corresponding
meanings with their pair.
In summary, a correlative conjunction:
• is pairing of two conjunctions that correlate
• must be used with balanced words, phrases, and clauses,
• must be used with proper grammar
Class Work
1. _______ you will behave in class or you will go to Ms. Sabeen’s
office.
2. He is neither working ________ paying attention in class.
3. Not only do they love music, ________ they also bring their
speakers on the field trip.
4. Saleem is ______ tall as Rohaan.
5. Aisha can't run _______ fast ______ Falah.
6. ____________ my cousin ____ my siblings enjoy roller coasters.
7. ______ the teacher ______ the students want a free lesson.
8. Not only did Ramsha complete her own work, _____ she also
helped Fouad with his.
9. She is ______ intelligent ______ beautiful.
10.He is ______ polite _______ funny.
1. Every night, _________ music ______ the neighbor’s dog wakes
him up.
2. She is ________ intelligent, but also funny.
3. Not only do they love music, ________ they also bring their
speakers on the field trip.
4. I don’t care ________ you want to play football or basketball.
5. Kiswa can’t cook _____ well _____ her mother.
6. __________ my mother ____ my grandmother enjoy eating out.
7. ______ you behave in class or be issued a warning letter.
8. Not only did his mother cook for the guests, _____ she also got
dressed in style.
9. ________ she failed the test, yet she still continued to waste her
time.
10.He is ______ polite _______ funny.
Name ___________________________ Date ____________________
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Missing Conjunctions
Instructions: Choose the conjunction that best completes each sentence.
1. Mary Jane ____ her friend Amelia rode their bikes to school.
a. and
b. so
c. or
d. but
2. Ryan forgot his backpack at school, ___ he couldn’t do his homework.
a. and
b. so
c. or
d. but
3. The school bus driver wanted to turn right, ____ had to turn left instead.
a. and
b. so
c. or
d. but
Name ___________________________ Date ____________________
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Missing Conjunctions
4. The teacher wanted the students to do both math ____ science homework.
a. and
b. so
c. or
d. but
5. Would you rather work on math ___ science first?
a. and
b. so
c. or
d. but
6. Mark let his friends play with his bike, ____ not his basketball.
a. and
b. so
c. or
d. but
