Conjunctions
Name one of the three types of conjunctions
coordinating, subordinating, and correlative
How many coordinating conjunctions are there?
seven
Identify the conjunction: Jane and Alex went to the store
and
It was very cold outside. We didn’t go to recess.
It was very cold outside, so we didn't go to recess.
What does the N stand for in FANBOYS
nor
What is the pneumonic device (acronym) used to remember the coordinating conjunctions
FANBOYS
Identify the conjunction: Neither John nor Pete wanted to go skydiving
neither, nor
Do you want the red shirt? Do you want the blue shirt?
Do you want the red or blue shirt?
Name one of the three things conjunctions connect
words, phrases, and clauses
Name a correlative conjunction
Both-And Either-Or Neither-Nor Not only-But also Whether-Or not
Find the correlative conjunction in this sentence: Both Emily and Bob liked cookie dough ice cream more than vanilla because they thought it tasted better.
What is both-and
The cat wanted warm milk. His owner got him a bowl of milk.
The cat wanted warm milk, so his owner got him a bowl of milk.
Name all the coordinating conjunctions
What are For And Nor But Or Yet So
What is the main rule for correlative conjunctions?
They're always in a pair
Identify the conjunctions: Because it was raining outside, James wore his boots and raincoat.
because, and
Sarah went to the fair. She rode several fun rides.
Sarah went to the fair, and she rode several fun rides.
What do conjunctions do?
move sentences along and can be used to combine sentences or sentence parts OR combine words, phrases, and clauses
Finish this correlative pair: Either-
or
Finish these combinations: Neither- Not only- Whether-
Neither-Nor
Not only-But also
Whether-Or not
Mike wanted ice cream for dessert. He ate cake instead.
Mike wanted ice cream for dessert, but he ate cake instead.