1. Conjunctions and Interjections
Grade Seven
EQ: What are the different types of conjunctions that can be used to
combine sentences?

2. What is a Conjunction?
A conjunction is like glue. It helps things to stick together.
A conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases, and sentences.

3. What is a Conjunction? Conjunctions join two or more words.
I went to the store to buy eggs. I went to the store to buy milk. I went to the store to buy bread.
Example: I went to the store to buy eggs, milk, and bread.

4. Types of Conjunctions
There are seven coordinating conjunctions: Use FANBOYS to remember
for and nor but
or yet so

6. What is a Conjunction?
Conjunctions can join two prepositional phrases.
Ex. I went skiing down the hill and past the trees.

7. Types of Conjunctions FOR
“When it is used to combine two sentences, you must put a comma before it.
Ex. I ordered a pizza, for I was hungry.

8. Types of Conjunctions AND
“And” connects things that are alike or joined together.
Ex. I want popcorn and pizza.

9. Types of Conjunctions NOR “Nor” is used to offer a negative choice.
Ex. I do not want popcorn nor pizza.

10. Types of Conjunctions BUT
“But” is used to connect things that are different or separated.
Ex. I want popcorn but not pizza.

11. Types of Conjunctions OR “Or” is used to offer a choice.
Ex. Do I want popcorn or pizza?

12. Types of Conjunctions YET
“Yet” is used to show a change. When it is used to combine two sentences, you must put a comma before it.
Ex. I want popcorn, yet I also want pizza.

13. Types of Conjunctions SO
“So” is used to show a relationship between things. When it is used to combine two sentences, you must put a comma before it.
Ex. I want popcorn, so I made some.

14. PRACTICE 1. Which is bigger: a reindeer____ an elk? A however B also
C but
D or

15. 2. Reptiles____ amphibians do not live in the
Arctic.
A and
B if
C because
D but

16. 3. It is too cold____ dry for them there.
A but
B and
C or
D however

17. 4. Female reindeer do have antlers,_____ males have much larger ones.
A anyway
B if
C but
D or

18. Did the reindeer die of disease ____hunger?
A because
B also
C but
D or

19. Examples of Correlative Conjunctions
Either the student or the teacher can answer the question.

20. Examples of Correlative Conjunctions
Not only do I play the flute, but I also play the clarinet.

21. What is an Interjection?
An interjection is something that interrupts a sentence.
It is something that also expresses your emotions like happiness, fear, anger, or pain.
Some examples of interjections are:
ouch, wow, uh oh, oh no, gosh, shhhh

22. Punctuating Interjections
If an interjection is spoken calmly, simply put a comma after it and continue the sentence.
Ex. Shhh, the baby is sleeping.
Ex. Oh my, I dropped my pencil.

23. Punctuating Interjections
If an interjection is spoken with more emotion, it is followed by an exclamation point. The next word is then capitalized.
Ex. Ouch! I just cut my finger.
Ex. He scored the winning touchdown. Wow!