A word that joins words or groups of words It is a “CONNECTOR.”
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Conjunctions
A word that joins words or groups of words
It is a “CONNECTOR.”
Definition:
Coordinating Conjunction
F orA ndN orB utO rY etS o
1st Type
Connecting…
WORDSPHRASESCLAUSES
Words:ball AND batball OR batball NOR bat
Phrases:under the tree AND over thereunder the tree OR over thereunder the tree NOR over therethrowing the ball AND hitting the fencethrowing the ball OR hitting the fencethrowing the ball BUT hitting the fence
Examples________, _________, and _______
_________ and _________
_________and ________ and ______
Clauses
I went to the store, for I forgot the eggs.
Examples
Correlative Conjunctions:
both…andeither….orneither….nornot only…but alsowhether….or
2nd Type
Subordinating Conjunctions◦ These conjunctions connect two complete ideas
by making one of the ideas subordinate, or less important than, the other.
3rd Type
Punctuating Subordinate Clauses
◦ Put commas after whenever the clause comes at the beginning of the sentence.
Because Carol practices, she is a good artist.
◦ Put commas around whenever the clause comes in the middle of the sentence.
The story, according to many scholars, may reflect the early history of the Navajos.
◦ Never put a comma around a clause which comes at the end of the sentence.
Carol is a good artist because she practices.
Navajo silversmiths are among the most talented and creative in the world.
Even though they are immensely skilled in working silver, they are relative new to the craft.
In the late nineteenth century, Navajo fortunes improved, for traders recognized the market for the jewelry.
These craftsmen would use not only Mexican but also United States coins for their raw materials.
Identify the conjunctions….
In your notes,◦ 1. Write a sentence with a subordinating
conjunction at the BEGINNING of a sentence.◦ 2. Write a sentence with a subordinating
conjunction at the END of a sentence.◦ 3. Write a sentence with a subordinating
conjunction in the MIDDLE of a sentence.
Perfect Practice....
Conjunctive Adverbs “TRANSITIONS”
4th Type
