1. Grammar Unit
Conjunctions

2. First, let's start with a basic definition:
Conjunctions are words that join words or groups of words.
There are two main types:
coordinating conjunctions
subordinating conjunctions

3. Coordinating conjunctions include:
For
And
Nor
But Or
Yet So
These conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal value.

4. Let’s practice . . .
Write 3 sentences with a partner which include coordinating conjunctions.
CHECK YOURSELF: Do they connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal value?

5. Independent Clauses:
Clauses of equal value are called independent clauses and can stand on their own as separate sentences.
Example:
John is running in this race and I am carrying his water bottle.
Each clause can stand alone:
John is running in this race.
I am carrying his water bottle.
Double check your sentences - conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal value.

6. Subordinating conjunctions:
Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses.
Dependent clauses cannot stand alone as a single sentence.
In fact, the clause is dependent on the rest of the sentence for its meaning.

7. Dependent Clauses:
Dependent Clauses cannot stand alone as a single sentence.
The clause is dependent on the rest of the sentence for its meaning.
Example:
Since I will not be home, Tina will answer the phone.
"Since I will not be home" doesn't make sense by itself.
It is dependent on the rest of the sentence for its meaning.

8. Subordinating Conjunctions
Most commonly used subordinating conjunctions:
Although
Because As
While
Until
Whether
Since
After
So that
When
Before If

9. Now let’s practice . . .
Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses.
With a partner, come up with an example of a sentence that includes a Subordinating Conjunction that introduces an Dependent Clause.

10. to prepare for the Conjunction Quiz.
Take a few minutes . . .
to prepare for the Conjunction Quiz.

12. Conjunction Homework
In a newspaper or magazine, find an article that interests you and is more than 10 lines long.
Tape the article to a clean sheet of paper.
Underline and identify the type of conjunctions in the article.
Due Tomorrow at the beginning of class.