What is a conjunction? A conjunction is a word that can connect phrases, sentences, clauses, or phrases. This type of word can let us put together words and word groups that wouldn't make sense normally. There are three types of conjunctions - coordinating, subordinating, and conjunctive.
Quick Write - Write five conjunctions that you know the and share them with the class. Coordinating Conjunctions
This type of conjunction joins equal things to one another. It will connect words to words, phrases to phrases, and clauses to clauses.
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Correlative Conjunctions
This type of conjunction works in a pair. They need to be written the same way after using each one. Look below for an example. David wants not only a good grade but also an "A." David not only wants a good grade but also wants an "A." Subordinating Conjunctions
This conjunction joins two clauses together, but it makes one clause dependent (makes it so that it needs it) on the other clause. They may happen at the beginning of a sentence or between two clauses. If the dependent clause comes first, place a comma after it. Below is an example. |
Practice - Write down the conjunctions in these sentences.• I ate quickly, and I felt sick after.
• Because it is hot, I wore my shorts. •Emilea wants both honesty and reliability in a friend. • After we finish, can we go to the movies? |
Performance (2 options)
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The Conjunction Table image is credited to Wiezcorek, H. (n.d.). Conjunction Table. Useful Links - LEAP6 & Technotics. Retrieved from https://sites.google.com/a/umtsd.org/leap6-technotics/useful-links.
Subordinating Conjunction is credited to Benner, M. (2015). Subordinating Conjunction Graphic. Towson's University Online Writing Support. Retrieved from https://webapps.towson.edu/ows/conjunctions.htm.
The Youtube video is credited to Disney Education Productions. (1973). Conjunction Junction. Schoolhouse Rock. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPoBE-E8VOc.
Subordinating Conjunction is credited to Benner, M. (2015). Subordinating Conjunction Graphic. Towson's University Online Writing Support. Retrieved from https://webapps.towson.edu/ows/conjunctions.htm.
The Youtube video is credited to Disney Education Productions. (1973). Conjunction Junction. Schoolhouse Rock. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPoBE-E8VOc.