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1 Conjunctions What are their functions?

2 Click on the picture to play Conjunction Junction video.

3 Conjunctions are words that link sentences or phrases. Sue planted the seeds and Sam watered the garden. I wanted to buy a cookie but I forgot my money at home. Would you like to take a walk or go for a swim?

4 Conjunctions are words that link sentences or phrases. UsagesConjunction additionaland oppositebut, yet causefor resultso choiceor, not

5 Conjunction Bubbles Click on the picture to play the Conjunction Bubbles game.

6 FANBOYS We can remember which words are conjunctions by remembering the FANBOYS:

7 FANBOYS

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