Conjunctions

Definition: A coordinating conjunction is a joining word that links equal parts within a sentence Example: The snow and rain hit hard today. the word “and” joins snow and rain (2 nouns)

There are 7 coordinating conjunctions: F for A and N nor B but O or Y yet S so

Remember… Coordinating conjunctions join equal parts in a sentence Example: Tom and Laura ate lunch together. “and” joins two proper nouns, Tom and Laura

Coordinating conjunctions can join compound verbs: The hockey players wrestled and fought. Conjunction “and” joins 2 verbs

They can join two adjectives or adverbs: The cat was fat yet speedy. The conjunction “yet” joins 2 adjectives The skier raced aggressively but cautiously. The conjunction “but” joins 2 adverbs

Coordinating conjunctions can join two or more prepositional phrases: Jenna rode her horse (across the meadow) and (past the stream). The conjunction “and” joins 2 prepositional phrases

Tom shut the door for the blizzard was coming. And, of course, coordinating conjunctions can join two or more complete sentences (clauses): Tom shut the door for the blizzard was coming. The conjunction “for” joins 2 complete sentences

Practice with Conjunctions: Circle each coordinating conjunction Underline the two equal parts of the sentence that the conjunction joins Identify what 2 parts are being joined

What 2 equal parts of speech are joined in the following examples? 1. Tom and Sally went to the movie. The conjunction “and” joins Tom and Sally, 2 proper nouns 2. Jake ran but missed the bus. The conjunction “but” joins ran and missed, two verbs

3. The weather was neither sunny nor warm. What is the conjunction? What 2 equal parts are being joined? adjectives

4. I joined the debating club so I could argue a lot. What is the conjunction? “so” What 2 things does it join? 2 complete sentences

5. She or I will likely go to see the new movie “Robin Hood.” Conjunction: or Joins “she” and “I” 2 pronouns

6. Her favourite fruits are strawberries and bananas. What is the conjunction? “for” What 2 things are being joined? 2 complete sentences

7. The snowboarder practiced but lost in the competition Conjunction: but Joins: practiced and lost 2 verbs

Practice with Conjunctions Jamie or Jason will attend the important meeting. Coordinating conjunction is “or” “or” joins 2 proper nouns

The two friends decided to go to either “New Moon” or “A Christmas Story” on Friday night.

3. The teacher expected the class to memorize the Shakespearean speech and present it to the class.

4. The weather is very stormy so I will be careful driving home.

5. During the evaluation, Morgan’s manager stated that he was hard-working and dependable.

6. The Leafs and the Senators are playing tomorrow night.

7. The test will be challenging yet fair.

8. She marched into class late but the class was nowhere to be found.

9. The teacher gave encouraging words about her assignment but Kate burst into tears.

10. Tom shut the door for the blizzard was coming.

11. The team ate their pizza ravenously yet happily.

12. Just in time the winger tipped the puck into the net for there were only 3 seconds left in the third period.