Coordinating Conjunctions
A conjunction that means the opposite.
What is but?
Correct the run-on sentence: Jan ruined her new sweater her mother was so disappointed.
Jan ruined her new sweater, and her mother was so disappointed.
Resources that can be used to help with vocabulary and spelling.
What is a dictionary/thesaurus?
I wouldn't be ______ (to/two/too) sure of that if I were you.
A conjunction that means equal or both.
What is "and"?
Correct the run-on sentence: It is my job to manage the warehouse I haven't been there in months.
It is my job to manage the warehouse, but I haven't been there in months.
History, Experience, Literature, Pop Culture, Sports
What does HELPS stand for?
Don't forget ________ (your/you're) jacket!
A conjunction that gives you a choice.
What is "or"?
Correct the run-on: I went bungee jumping my biggest fear is heights.
I went bungee jumping even though my biggest fear is heights.
Turn this prompt into a thesis: Write an essay explaining the importance of being part of a team.
It is important to be part of a team in order to get more work done.
_______ (There/Their/They're) are many reasons to start a new career.
A conjunction that is used as a result.
What is "so"?
Correct the run-on: Jennifer responded, "I'm very good at public speaking sometimes I get nervous."
Jennifer responded, "I'm very good at public speaking, but sometimes I get nervous."
Name five different transition words.
for example, another example is, furthermore, in conclusion, in closing, consequently, however, lastly
It's colder in here today ______ (then/than) it was yesterday.
This conjunction means the same as the word "because".
What is "for"?
Correct the run-on: "Maybe on day," Mom said, "we can all go to Disneyworld it would be so fun."
"Maybe one day," Mom said, "we can all go to Disneyworld; it would be so fun."
Turn this prompt into a thesis: Write an essay explaining the importance of following your dreams.
It is important to follow your dreams in order to reach your full potential.
Your homework is going to greatly ______(effect/affect) your final grade.