CONJUNCTIONS

WHAT IS A CONJUNCTION?

• Words that connect other words or

groups of words in a sentence are
called conjunctions.
 WHAT IS A CONJUNCTION?

• Conjunctions can connect two subjects, two

predicates, or two sentences.
• Gulls and puffins are sea birds.
• They swim and dive well.
• Gulls soar, and puffins swim gracefully.
 CONJUNCTIONS

• Conjunctions can also connect other words in a

sentence.
• Sam walked quickly but quietly.
• He looked on the cliff and near the shore.
• He did not see any puffins or gulls.
 COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS
• You can remember F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. in order to identify the
conjunctions in a sentence.
• F = For
• A = And
• N = Nor
• B = But
• O = Or
• Y = Yet
• S = So
• Be careful not to mistake a preposition for a conjunction!
COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS
(HINTS)
 COMMON CONJUNCTIONS
Conjunction Use Example

And Joins together Swans and

An addition penguins swim.

But Shows contrast Swans live on

ponds, but
penguins do not.

Or Shows positive Penguins slide or

choice waddle
 COMMON CONJUNCTIONS
Conjunction Use Example

For To show reason I wore my blue dress

for everyone was
dressing up

Nor Shows negative Neither penguins

choice nor ostriches can
fly.
Yet Shows contrast Brian hurried, yet
time was running
out.
So Shows results I wanted to stay
home, so I told my
mom I was sick.
IDENTIFY THE CONJUNCTION IN
EACH OF THESE SENTENCES.

1. Parrots live in wild places or in zoos.

2. Their beaks and feet are good for climbing.
3. Tame parrots are friendly and loyal to their
owners.
4. Most parrots live in jungles, but some live in
grasslands.
5. They eat seeds and drink at water holes.
 SUBORDINATING
CONJUNCTIONS

• Sometimes the ideas in two separate sentences are

related. You combine these sentences by using a
special conjunction called a subordinating
conjunction.

• The subordinating conjunction will help show the

relationship between the two sentences.
 SUBORDINATING
CONJUNCTIONS
• Also known as • B: Because
AAAWWUBBIS words • B: Before
• A: After • I: If
• A: Although • S: Since
• A: As
• W: When
• W: While
• U: Until
 SUBORDINATING
CONJUNCTIONS

• Also known as AAAWWUBBIS words

• If the sentence begins with a subordinating
conjunction, you must have a comma after the clause.
• However, when the subordinating conjunctions is in
the middle of the sentence, there is no comma.
 Quiz Time!
Complete the sentence using appropriate
coordinating conjunctions.
or
1.Would you rather have cheese ___butter on your
sandwich?
and
2.His two favorite sports are soccer ___sepak takraw.
3.I wanted to go to the beach, ___ Mary refused.
butthree of them.
4.I am allergic to cats, ___ I have
5.I am a vegetarian, ___ yet
I don’t eat any meat
so
 SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION
Conjunction Use Example

After Following After we eat, we will go

watch a movie.
Although Even though I washed the clothes
although I forgot to put
them in the dryer.
As In comparison with As we headed out the
door, the phone rang.
When At that time I will meet you by the
fountain when I get to the
mall.
While At the same time While we ate dinner, the
band played.
SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION
Conjunction Use Example

Until To the time when Until last night, we really

needed rain.
Because For a reason We were late because we
had a flat tire.
Before Earlier Before you leave, please
make sure to turn off the
light.
If Something that Grandma will take us to
depends on something the park if we help her
else to occur first rake the yard.
Since For a reason during Since you came to town, I
the period following always have a friend.
the time
IDENTIFY THE CONJUNCTION IN
EACH OF THESE SENTENCES.
• We are practicing every afternoon because our
marching band is playing in the Rose City
Parade.
• Although we are all learning to march, We all
can play our instruments well.
• The woodwind section marched and played
while everyone clapped and whistled.
• As the whole band began to play, the crowd
went crazy!
 IDENTIFY THE CONJUNCTIONS
• 1. The sky is gray, and it is going to rain.
• 2. We want to see that new movie, but not tonight.
• 3. Rudi wants to be a doctor, so he is taking a number
of science courses this semester.
• 4. The doctor can see you Monday, but you have to be
here no later than 8:00 a.m.
• 5. I don’t know how to dance, nor do I intend to learn.
 PROVIDE THE MISSING
CONJUNCTIONS
• 6. Maritza doesn’t have enough money for the trip,
_______she really wants to go.
• 7. My sister just bought some dishes ______ glasses for her
new house.
• 8. I wish you a lot of luck, _______ I know you will need it.
• 9. The diplomat can’t speak Russian ______Italian.
• 10. Jason ordered the part for his car, ______ it hasn’t come
in.
 PROVIDE THE MISSING
CONJUNCTIONS
• 11. We have a test in an hour, ______ we have to study a
lot now.
• 12. The Howard family is going away for the holidays,
_____ they have not made reservations yet.
• 13. The team has bought uniforms, helmets, ______ gloves.
• 14. Go now _____ pay later.
• 15. I will study chemistry _______algebra in the fall, but
not both.
 CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS

• Pairs of conjunctions that work

together to connect ideas.
used to set up a
positive contrast
between two
words, phrases, or
clauses of equal
value
 IDENTIFY THE CONJUNCTIONS
IN EACH OF THESE SENTENCES.

A. I want either the cheesecake or the frozen hot

chocolate.

B. Both Jon and Lauren enjoyed the movie.

C. Neither Peter nor Andrew has passed the test.

 COMPLETE THE SENTENCE BELOW USING
CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS.

1. I can ______________ fix the dryer

______________ advice you on how to avoid
similar problems in the future.

2. You ______________ go to the mall

______________ host a slumber party for your
birthday.

3. Jane ______________ understood the topic

______________ asked the teacher for help.
 COMPLETE THE SENTENCE BELOW USING
CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS.

4. ______________ did Alice explore the city,

______________ she ______________ took
lots of pictures.

5. The doctor is deciding ______________ to

prescribe medication ______________
recommend physical therapy.
 IDENTIFY THE SUBORDINATING
CONJUNCTIONS
1. Please turn off the oven before you go out.
2. Whenever she tried to call her office, the line was busy.
3. In order that we understand each other perfectly, I have
asked a translator to be present.
4. Angler fish move very slowly unless they are eating.
5. Although the country has been called Thailand for many
years, some people still refer to it by its old name, Siam.
 SUPPLY THE APPROPRIATE
CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS TO
COMPLETE THE SENTENCES

1. _________ Maria ______ John could figure out

the answer to the riddle.
2. She is determined to __________ travel to
Europe ______ explore Asia next summer.
3. _________ the president ________ the vice
president attended the conference.
 FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE
APPROPRIATE CORRELATIVE
CONJUNCTIONS.
(a) Not only, but also (b) Neither, nor
(c) Both, and (d) Either,
or
1. ____ the cat ____ the dog is allowed on the bed.
2. She is considering ____ studying for her exams ____ going
to the party.
3. ____ Sarah ____ Emily could attend the concert.
4. ____ did he win the race, ____ he also broke the record
 DIRECTIONS: CHOOSE A SUBORDINATING
CONJUNCTION TO COMBINE EACH PAIR OF
SENTENCES. WRITE YOUR NEW SENTENCE.

despite although even if as unless while

1. I have never failed a test. I don't even always

study.
______________________________________
2. John called me. I was just getting on the bus.
______________________________________
3. I will see you at eight. I won't see you if
something comes up.
______________________________________
 DIRECTIONS: CHOOSE A SUBORDINATING
CONJUNCTION TO COMBINE EACH PAIR OF
SENTENCES. WRITE YOUR NEW SENTENCE.

despite although even if as unless while

4. I will be working at my desk. At the same

time, you'll be in school.
______________________________________

5. I take pride in my work. Not everyone

appreciates my work.
______________________________________
FINAL QUIZ FOR
CONJUNCTIONS
 FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE APPROPRIATE
COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS (FANBOYS - FOR,
AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO)

1. She wanted to go to the concert, ____ her friend

convinced her to stay home and study.
2. He likes both chocolate ____ vanilla ice cream.
3. I can neither swim ____ dive.
4. I have a soccer game tomorrow, ____ I need to rest
tonight.
5. You can take the bus ____ walk to the museum.
 COMBINE THE TWO SENTENCES
USING AN APPROPRIATE
SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION.

although but as
before because if

1. She loves to read books. She often visits the library.

2. He missed the bus. He arrived late for work.
3. They went for a walk. It was raining heavily.
 COMBINE THE TWO SENTENCES
USING AN APPROPRIATE
SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION.

although but as
before because since

4. She didn't study for the exam. She failed to pass.

5. John called me as I was getting on the bus.

 REWRITE THE SENTENCE USING
THE APPROPRIATE CORRELATIVE
CONJUNCTIONS.

• 1. Sarah wants to visit either the museum or

the art gallery.
• 2. She will either go to the beach or stay
home and watch a movie.
• 3. Both the cat and the dog are asleep.
 REWRITE THE SENTENCE USING
THE APPROPRIATE CORRELATIVE
CONJUNCTIONS.

• 4. You can both eat the cake or save it

for later.
• 5. Neither did she study for the exam,
nor she reviewed her notes.