Let’s Review . . .
The conjunction is the seventh of the eight parts
of speech. Just for the record, here are all eight:
• Noun
• Pronoun
• Adjective
• Verb
• Adverb
• Preposition
• Conjunction
• Interjection
What is a Conjunction?
• A conjunction is like glue. It helps things
to stick together.
• A conjunction joins words, phrases, and
sentences, which are called clauses.
There Are 4 Types of
Conjunctions
1. Coordinating Conjunctions
2. Subordinating Conjunctions
3. Correlative Conjunctions
4. Conjunctive Adverbs
Take Notes in Your Notebooks
1. Draw a Tree Map 2. Label the Branches as the Four
Types of Conjunctions
Conjunctions
Coordinating Subordinating Correlative
Definition and Example Definition and Example Definition and Example
Conjunctive Adverbs
What is a Conjunction?
• Conjunctions join two or more words.
Example: I went to the store to buy eggs,
milk, and bread.
What is a Conjunction?
• Conjunctions can join two prepositional
phrases.
Ex. I went skiing down the hill and past the
trees.
What is a Conjunction?
• Conjunctions can connect two clauses or
sentences.
• When two sentences are joined, a comma
MUST be placed before the conjunction.
Ex. I played cards for awhile, but then I
played chess.
Types of Conjunctions
Coordinating conjunction.
•They connect words, phrases, and clauses,
which are sentences.
•They connect things of equal value.
•They connect two or more independent
clauses
Coordinating conjunctions include:
• And
• Or
• But
• For
• Nor
These conjunctions connect words, phrases, and
clauses of equal value.
Independent Clauses:
Clauses of equal value are called independent clauses and
can stand on their own as separate sentences.
Example:
John is running in this race, and I am carrying his water
bottle.
Each clause can stand alone:
John is running in this race.
I am carrying his water bottle.
• “And” connects things that are alike or
joined together.
• Ex. I want popcorn and pizza.
• “But” is used to connect things that are
different or separated.
• Ex. I want popcorn but not pizza.
• “Or” is used to offer a choice.
• Ex. Do I want popcorn or pizza?
• “Yet” is used to show a change. When it is
used to combine two sentences, you must
put a comma before it.
• Ex. I ate popcorn, yet I want pizza.
• “So” is used to show a relationship
between things. When it is used to
combine two sentences, you must put a
comma before it.
• Ex. I wanted popcorn, so I made some
popcorn.
• “For” is also used to show a relationship
between things. When it is used to
combine two sentences, you must put a
comma before it.
• Ex. I ordered a pizza, for I was hungry.
Let’s practice . . .
Write 3 sentences that include
coordinating conjunctions.
Do they connect words, phrases, and
clauses of equal value?
Types of Conjunctions
Subordinating Conjunction.
-Connects a dependent clause (a clause that cannot be
written as a separate sentence) with an independent
clause.
EXAMPLES
•We celebrated after we won the game.
•Because our train was delayed, we arrived late.
•Watson listened quietly while Holmes explained his theory
Subordinating conjunctions:
Subordinating conjunctions introduce
dependent clauses.
Dependent clauses cannot stand alone as a single
sentence.
In fact, the clause is dependent on the rest of the
sentence for its meaning.
Dependent Clauses:
Dependent Clauses cannot stand alone as a single
sentence.
The clause is dependent on the rest of the sentence for its
meaning.
Example:
Since I will not be home, Tina will answer the phone.
"Since I will not be home" doesn't make sense by itself.
It is dependent on the rest of the sentence for its meaning.
Subordinating Conjunctions
Most commonly used subordinating conjunctions include:
• Although
• Because
• As
• While
• Until
• Whether
• Since
• After
• So that
• When
• Before
• If
Subordinating Conjunctions
Join clauses and make
complex sentences
Examples
The paperboy lost the sports
section
again because he is the worst.
If you have one scoop of my
soup, you
will demand a second.
OMG, even though it’s 90
degrees out,
I think that you look so cute in
that sweater.
More Examples of
Subordinating Conjunctions
Boss Yoko wants the money that you
promised him and I’m here to
collect it.
Which word in the above
sentence is working as a
subordinating conjunction?
that
More Examples of
Subordinating Conjunctions
If you don’t want to hear the sound of me
click-clackin’ around here
anymore then you’re welcome
to swim home.
Which word in the above
sentence is working as a
subordinating conjunction?
If
More Examples of
Subordinating Conjunctions
As soon as the bell rings, we’re going to try
that new skate ramp, bro.
Which word in the above
sentence is working as a
subordinating conjunction?
As soon as
Now let’s practice . . .
Subordinating conjunctions introduce
dependent clauses.
With a partner, come up with at least 3 examples
of sentences that include Subordinating
Conjunctions that introduce Dependent Clauses.
Types of Conjunctions
correlative conjunctions.
•Correlative conjunctions connect words, phrases,
and clauses, which are sentences.
•Correlative conjunctions connect things of equal
value.
(This means that they will connect a verb with
another verb or a sentence with another
sentence.)
• Correlative Conjunctions are not single words.
They work in pairs.
• There are five pairs of correlative conjunctions:
both….and whether….or neither….nor
not only….but also either….or
Examples of Correlative
Conjunctions
I saw both the Statue of Liberty and the
Empire State Building.
Examples of Correlative
Conjunctions
I don’t want neither pickles nor tomato on
my hamburger.
Examples of Correlative
Conjunctions
I don’t know whether to play baseball or to
play basketball this year.
Examples of Correlative
Conjunctions
Either the student or the teacher can
answer the question.
Examples of Correlative
Conjunctions
Not only do I play the flute, but I also play
the clarinet.
Conjunctive adverbs
are used to join two independent clauses
(mamas).
To punctuate, use a semicolon and a comma.
Ex. – Jordan was hungry; however, he had to
wait until after
IC baseball practice
Conj. Adv to eat.
IC
Conjunctive Adverbs
accordingly anyway
besides certainly
Consequently finally
further however
likewise meanwhile
moreover namely
nonetheless nevertheless
similarly therefore
Common Conjunctive Adverbs
1. I was tired at the end of the day;
(nonetheless/therefore), I took a nap.
2. I waited in line forever; (otherwise/finally), it
was my turn to pay.
3. I was at home with a fever;
(meanwhile/similarly), my brother got to go
to a birthday party.
Take a few minutes . . .
to prepare for the Conjunction Quiz.
Conjunction Quiz
Find the conjunctions in the following sentences.
Label them “C” for coordinating or “S” for subordinating and A for
conjunctive adverbs.
1. He listened to the man's story and reported it to the policeman on duty.
2. I haven't seen my brother since he left for college.
3. Your aunt or your uncle will pick you up from school today.
4. Tom, Jane, Sue, and Tim will be going on the trip.
5. I remember the old school book, for it was once mine.
6. Sarah did not feel well, but she went to class anyway.
7. Although the old man was hungry, he never said a word to anyone.
8. I think I heard that on the television or radio although I am not sure.
9. I was tired; however, I kept working.
Conjunction Homework
In a newspaper or magazine, find an article that
interests you and is more than 10 sentences
in length.
Tape the article to a clean sheet of paper.
With a YELLOW pencil or pen, underline and
number all the conjunction in the article.
On the paper, identify the type of conjunction it
is.
Due Tomorrow at the beginning of class.