Definition of a Conjunction
What is a Conjunction?
A Conjunction is a word that connects two different phrases in a sentence.
What is a Subordinating Conjunction?
A Subordinating Conjunction is a type of Conjunction that connects one Independent Clause and one Dependent Clause.
What is a Coordinating Conjunction?
A Coordinating Conjunction is a type of Conjunction that connects two Dependent Clauses.
What is an Independent Clause?
An Independent Clause is a Clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence: it expresses a complete thought.
Fill in the blank with the correct coordinating conjunction.
I was tired, ______ I went to bed early.
so
Does the Conjunction always connect two Independent Clauses?
No, it can also connect one Dependent Clause and one Independent Clause.
AAAWWUBBIS: After, although, as, while, when, until, because, before, if, since
What is the acronym used for remembering the Coordinating Conjunctions?
The acronym used for remembering the Coordinating Conjunctions is FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.
What is a Dependent Clause?
A Dependent Clause is a Clause that can not stand alone as a complete sentence: it does not express a complete thought.
Does it need a comma if so where does it go?
We stayed home because the weather was too dangerous.
No comma need the subordinating conjunction isn't at the start.
No, a Conjunction can only connect two Independent Clauses or one Independent Clause and one Dependent Clause.
Are the Subordinating Conjunctions in the acronym the only Subordinating Conjunctions or are there more.
Are the Coordinating Conjunctions in the acronym the only Coordinating Conjunctions or are there more?
There are only seven Coordinating Conjunctions; for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so, which are all stated in the acronym.
Which of these examples is a Dependent Clause?
A: Susie hurriedly ran to school.
B: The bird swiftly flew onto the tree.
C: After the brilliant show ended,
D: The audience gave a standing ovation.
C: "After the brilliant show ended," This Clause does not express a complete thought and is therefore a Dependent Clause.
Fill in the blank with the correct subordination conjunction
The class finished the project early _________ everyone worked together.
The class finished the project early because everyone worked together.
How many types of Conjunctions are there?
There are only 2 types of Conjunctions: Subordinating Conjunctions and Coordinating Conjunctions.
Which of the following is not a Subordinating Conjunction:
A: After
B: Until
C: If
D: Sense
D: Sense (Since is a Subordinating Conjunction but Sense is not)
Which of the following is not a Coordinating Conjunction?
A: For
B: Or
C: So
D: If
D: If is not one of the Coordinating Conjunctions. (If is a Subordinating Conjunction)
Which of these examples is a Independent Clause?
A: If you travel the world with me,
B: Unless you eat your vegetables,
C: Because I laughed,
D: I want to travel around the world.
D: "I want to travel around the world." This Clause expresses a complete thought and is therefore a Independent Clause.
Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction.
________ the movie ended, everyone clapped.
After the movie ended, everyone clapped.
What type of conjunction is being used in this sentence?
When the wind grew stronger, the kite flew higher and faster across the sky.
Subordinating conjunction: When
“And” is used as an adverb (part of “and faster”), not to join two sentences.
Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction and add the comma where it goes!
______ the teacher was speaking the class listened carefully.
While the teacher was speaking, the class listened carefully.
Connect the 2 sentences using a coordinating conjunction make sure to use correct punctuation.
Maya likes to draw pictures. Maya does not enjoy painting
Maya likes to draw pictures, but she does not enjoy painting
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Use a subordinating conjunction to join the sentences. Rewrite the sentence.
The dog slept. The family watched a movie.
While the family watched a movie, the dog slept.