1. What is a conjunction? Conjunctions Conjunctions Coordinating
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What is a conjunction?

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

3. Conjunctions
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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 so
An easy way to remember them is to say “fanboys”!

4. Choose a coordinating conjunction to fill each gap.
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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
Like the word but, yet shows an exception or a contrast
Everyone is freaking you are so calm.
yet
We can go by bus we can walk. or
or shows an alternative

5. Conjunctions join sentences, clauses or words within a clause.
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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!

6. Conjunctions
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