What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction joins sentences, clauses or words within a clause.

Tom and Tim are twins, so they get on very well. But Tom only likes the colour of grass, while Tim only likes the smell!

joins two words joins two clauses

joins two sentences joins two clauses

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A coordinating conjunction joins words or groups of words that are equal, such as two nouns, two phrases or two clauses. The main coordinating conjunctions are:

for and nor but or yet soAn easy way to remember them is to say “fanboys”!

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Choose a coordinating conjunction to fill each gap. for and nor but or yet so

She has some I have none.but but shows an exception or a contrast

We are running late we will miss the start.so so shows a result

Everyone is freaking you are so calm.yetLike the word but, yet shows an exception or a contrast

We can go by bus we can walk.or or shows an alternative

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• Conjunctions join sentences, clauses or words within a clause.

• Coordinating conjunctions join words or groups of words that are equal.

• In the following sentences, the conjunctions are red: Finn is leaving now but he’ll be back, as he has family and friends to visit — whether they want a visit or not!

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