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Conjunctions
We sometimes call conjunctions 'joining words'. Can you think why?
Can you spot the conjunctions in these sentences? Copy the sentences into your book and underline the conjunctions.
1. I put on my shoes and I went out to play.
2. I can't eat my sweets until after dinner.
3. I can't go out tonight because I have to stay in and do my homework.
4. It had been a long time since I had last played football.
5. I was going to eat the sweets but I saved them for my sis ...
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Conjunctions
“Conjunction Junction, what’s your function? Hooking up words and phrases and clauses.”
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Conjunctions
What Are Conjunctions?
Conjunctions are words that link related parts of a sentence.
Conjunctions That Introduce Subordinate Clauses
There are two kinds of words that introduce subordinate clauses:
1. Subordinating conjunctions
after because in order that than whenever
althoughbefore now thatthoughwhere
as even if once till whereas
as if even thoughrather thanunless wherever
as long as if since until while
as though if only so that when
2. Rela ...
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Conjunctions are used to express a connection between words. The most familiar conjunctions are and, but, and or:
Paul and David
cold and wet
tired but happy
slowly but surely
tea or coffee
hot or cold
They can also connect longer units:
Paul plays football and David plays chess
I play tennis but I don't play well
We can eat now or we can wait till later
There are two types of conjunctions. COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS (or simply COORDINA ...
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Conjunctions are used to express a connection between words. The most familiar conjunctions are and, but, and or:
Paul and David
cold and wet
tired but happy
slowly but surely
tea or coffee
hot or cold
They can also connect longer units:
Paul plays football and David plays chess
I play tennis but I don't play well
We can eat now or we can wait till later
There are two types of conjunctions. COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS (or simply COORDINA ...
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Do you think this is something ___ can be learned?
a. who
b. that
c. X (the conjunction can be omitted)
Answerb
Don't go out ___ you've finished your work.
a. as
b. while
c. until
Answerc
Make sure you close all the windows ___ it starts to rain.
a. after
b. before
c. for
Answerb
I think I know ___ he left the job.
a. why
b. until
c. where
Answera
___ I had known how much I would disappoint him, I woudn' ...
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English Online > Professional > A Handbook for Teachers > Word Class: Conjunctions
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Word Class: Conjunctions
The conjunction is a small but important closed word class. It is sometimes called a "joining word" (from the Latin conjunctio : "the act of joining").
The most common conjunction is and.
My car had a puncture, and I was late for work.
Others are or and but.
We could go to the pictures, or we could get out a video. I like you, but I don't love you. ...
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PREPOSITIONS, CONJUNCTIONS, AND INTERJECTIONS
Prepositions
A preposition is a word that relates a noun or a pronoun to some other word in a sentence.
Examples: The dictionary on the desk was open.
An almanac was under the dictionary.
Meet me at three o’clock tomorrow.
Commonly Used Prepositions
aboard as despite near since
about at down of through
above before during off to
across behind except on toward
after below for onto under
against beneath from ...
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Questions on Conjunctions
Question (From the Internet): Is it true you are never suppose to begin a sentence with but?
Answer: In formal writing, it is considered poor form to begin a sentence with a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor). In more casual writing, however, the practice is widespread. This is because it serves a r hetorical purpose. Look at this example:
I love my dog, but I can't get her to obey me.
In this compound sentence, the emphasis is on the disobedie ...
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Conjunctions (Joining Words)
A table and a chair.
There is a table.
There is a chair.
There is a table and a chair.
In the above sentence, and is used to join the two sentences, 'There is a table; There is a chair.
Words which jo ...
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UTPA WRITING CENTER: CONJUNCTIONS
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COORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS
(Independent clause, and independent clause.)
and------shows addition or/nor-----shows options
but & yet---show contrast so & for---show cause & effect (ind. clause) (conj.) (ind. clause )
Ex. I went to the store, and I bought a Coke.
(ind. clause) (conj.) (verb ) ...
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What is a Conjunction?
You can use a conjunction to link words, phrases, and clauses, as in the following example:
I ate the pizza and the pasta.
Call the movers when you are ready.
Co-ordinating Conjunctions
You use a co-ordinating conjunction ("and," "but," "or," "nor," "for," "so," or "yet") to join individual words, phrases, and independent clauses. Note that you can also use the conjunctions "but" and "for" as prepositions.
In the following sentences, each of the highlighted words ...
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Conjunctions - Words That Join Sentences
contributed by C Evans
Choose the correct conjunction from the list to complete these sentences.
and - but - when - because - so - then - while
1) I gave the shopkeeper fifty pence ... I had ten pence change.
2) We waited for Penny ... she didn't turn up.
3) The weather was very cold ... Steven wore gloves.
4) James was sad ... his football team had lost the match.
5) Susan had her supper ... went to bed.
6) The children washed their hands ... they had finished gardening.
7) We wanted to go to the beach... it rained.
8) Bill read a book ... he waited for the train.
9) Paul dropped the cup... it broke.
10) Julie was a good girl ... she got a sticker.
Now use each conjunction to write a sentence of your own.
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