Conjunctions By Teacher Jasmine

Coordinating Conjunctions A conjunction connects words or group of words. Coordinating conjunctions connect words or groups of words that are similar: two or more nouns, two or more verbs, two or more prepositional phrases. Coordinating Conjunctions and for or yet but nor so

Sentence Samples No one came to save him, so he went off to explore. Alice smiled, and then turned to her rabbit.

Correlative Conjunctions Correlative conjunctions always come in pairs and, like coordinating conjunctions, connect similar kinds or words or group of words. Correlative Conjunctions both…and not only…but either…or whether…or neither…nor

Sentence Samples He lost not only his watch but also his wallet. We’re leaving whether you want or not.

Practice I recognize you but not your brother. Mom and Dad had a short but interesting conversation about the relationship between laughter and intelligence. A good sense of humor and real brainpower go together. I studied hard, for I had to pass the test. No one offered to help me, but I had to get the job done.

Practice Either Jack or Bill was responsible for the check. Not only his days but also his nights were given to work. Neither the dog nor the cat would come inside. Both his mother and his father objected to his making the trip.

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References http://www.usciences.edu/writing/handouts/ps/PS44-ConjunctionsAndInterjections.pdf