Conjunctions
The shark swam, and the polar bear ate.
and
T/F Conjunctive adverbs are usually placed between two independent clauses following a semicolon and followed by a comma.
True.
A compound sentence contains two ___________ Fill in the blank
Independent Clauses
A compound sentence has an _________ clause and a ______ clause.
independent and dependent
What is Coordinating Conjunction?
Coordinating conjunctions allow you to join words, phrases, and clauses of equal grammatical rank in a sentence.
Although the dog ate his dinner, he still begged at the table.
Although
T/F This is a simple sentence: Mom and Dad went home while I stayed at the mall.
False -- Complex Sentence
True or False This is a compound sentence: Jody and Steve ate ice cream.
False -- It's a simple sentence.
Give an example of a sentence using correlative conjunctions.
either/or, neither/nor, and not only/but also
List FIVE Subordinating conjunctions.
Answers Vary
Since I earned an A on my English test, Mom took me out to dinner.
Since
Do simple sentences have conjunctions?
No.
True or False? FANBOYS are Coordinating Conjunctions.
True
Choose the most suitable Conjunction:I plan to take my vacation _________ in June _________ in July. (whether / or, either / or, as / if)
Or, Either
What is a compound sentence?
Has two or more independent clauses joined together with a conjunction , and , but , or ;
We can go to the movies at 9 unless the car won't start.
unless
True or False? and, but, or, ; all can be found in a simple sentence.
False
Fill in the blank: Jason Aldean sang a song last night on tv ______ I didn't get to watch it. Hint: there are 2 parts to the answer
, but
Choose the MOST suitable set of Conjunctions:Savory flavors are _________ sweet _________ sour. (often / and, neither / nor, both / and)
Neither, Nor
What are Conjunctions?
Conjunctions are words used to connect words, phrases, or clauses.
I like to read, but I love to cook.
but
Identify Conjunction in the sentence:The weather is beautiful today; therefore, I think I’ll ride my bike to the beach.
Therefore
What conjunctions and punctuation can be found in a compound sentence? Hint: Remember what always joins a conjunction
, and , but , or ;
False.
What is the independent clause in this sentence and what is the conjunction? Tell the type of Conjunction
The game will be delayed unless it stops raining.
The game will be delayed
Conjunction is Unless
Type of conjunction is Subordinating