Conjunction Basics
What is a conjunction?
A word that connects ideas, words, or sentences.
I wanted to play, but it rained.
but
Combine:
“I like apples. I like bananas.”
I like apples and bananas.
What is an interjection?
A word that shows strong feeling.
Name one conjunction.
and, but, because, so, or, etc.
I stayed home because I was sick.
because
Combine using “but”:
I wanted to play, but I had homework.
Give an example of an interjection
Wow!, Ouch!, Oh!, Yuck!
Which conjunction means “in addition”?
and
She likes pizza and fries.
and
Combine using “because”
“She was tired. She stayed home.”
She stayed home because she was tired.
What does “Ouch!” show?
pain
Which conjunction shows contrast?
: but
I wore a jacket ___ it was cold.
because
Make a sentence using “so”
I was hungry, so I ate.
What does “Yay!” show?
Happiness / excitement
This conjunction is used to join two ideas that are different or show contrast:
"I wanted to go outside, ___ it was raining."
but
We can play a game ___ watch a movie.
or
“She was tired ___ she still finished her work.”
yet
Fix: “Ouch! This is delicious.”
Yum! This is delicious.