Conjunctions

Joining words

ConjunctionsWords that connect or join other

words or groups of words

Connect

Connect or join 2 subjects

Mary and Sue went to the movies.Mike and Tom play football.Cats or dogs make great pets.

Conjunctions

ConjunctionsConnect or join 2 sentences

Mark loves apples, but Tim likes pears.

I could go to the mall, or I could watch TV.

ConjunctionsConnect or join 2 predicates

Mary swims and dives well.Sue walks and runs fast.Sara laughs and talks loudly.

ConjunctionsConnect or join other words

Mary loves apples and oranges.

Sue likes math and science.

Conjunctions can also:

Show contrast – Dogs bark, but cats meow.Join- Dogs and cats are great pets.Show choice – Do you want a hotdog or a

hamburger?

Conjunctions

2 types of Conjunctions

Subordinating&

Coordinating

Coordinating Conjunctions

For AndNorButOrYet So

Subordinating Conjunctions

After how UntilAlthough if UnlessAs in as much as if in order that When as long as At least Whenever as much as now that whereas soon wherever as though SinceWhile because so thatBefore even if Thateven though though

What do conjunctions do?

Conjunctions join or connect words or groups of words.

Can Conjunctions connect 2 subjects?

YesNo

Correct

Noelle and Alexandra went to the mall.

Next question

Sorry

Conjunctions can connect or join 2 subjects.

Noelle and Alexandra went to the mall.

Next question

Can Conjunctions connect 2 predicates?

YesNo

CORRECT!

Noelle ran and cried all the way home.

SorryConjunctions can connect or join 2 predicates.

Noelle ran and cried all the way home.Next

question

What are the two types of conjunctions?

SubordinatingCoordinating

How can you remember the Coordinating Conjunctions?

FANBOYSFor AndNorButOrYet So

Types of Sentences

• Simple• Compound• Complex• Run-on

Simple

• I have two dogs.• Bats sleep during the day.•Mom made chocolate chips

cookies.

Compound Sentence

2 simple sentences joined by a coordinating conjunction.I like apples.I love bananas.

I like apples, but I love bananas.

Coordinating Conjunctions

For AndNorButOrYet So

Where to place the comma???

, and , or , but, and , or , but, and , or , but, and , or , but

Place the comma before the conjunction

Compound Sentence

Make sure both sides of the conjunction are complete sentences.

I love cookies, and my sister likes cake.

Complex Sentence

Dependent: cannot stand alone, depends on others

can stand alone, does not depend on others

Independent:

Complex Sentencedependent independentsince we have no milk I will go to the store.after the game We will go for ice cream.

A complex sentence combines an independent clause with a dependent clause (sentence).

Since we have no milk, I will go to the store.

Complex Sentence• The dependent clause starts out with a

subordinating conjunction.

After how UntilAlthough if UnlessAs in as much as if in order that When as long as At least Whenever as much as now that whereas soon wherever as though SinceWhile because so thatBefore even if Thateven though though

Complex Sentences

• Since we have no milk• After the game• When you are there• Until you do you homework• Before you leave• Unless it rains• Because you did your chores

Dependent clauses

Complex Sentence

The dependent part and the independent part can be reversed.

After the game, we will go for ice cream.We will go for ice cream after the game.

Anyone notice anything?

When to use a comma????

If the conjunction is in the beginning, place a comma after the dependent clause.

After you leave, turn off the lights.

Beginning , middle no ,Beginning , middle no ,Beginning , middle no ,

Sentence Reviewassignment

Run-on Sentence

Too many thoughts or ideas in one sentence

Compound sentenceComplex sentence2 simple sentences

Run- on Sentences

• I went to the mall Mark went to the movies.• Sue plays basketball I love to fish and swim in

the lake.• The trees are beautiful in the spring the

flowers look pretty in the summer.