1. Conjunctions Date: ____________ ELD

2. The Conjunction A conjunction is a word that join words or word groups –A coordinating conjunction joins words or word groups that are used in the same way –Examples: Josie, Han, Jill, or Anna. strict but fair Across town, over the river, and through the woods Alice Walker wrote the book, yet she did not write the movie script. Coordinating Conjunctions And But For Nor Or So Yet

3. Coordinating conjunctions that join independent clauses are almost always preceded by a comma. –Examples: She has read the book, but she has not seen the movie. We can bathe the dog, or you can do it when you get home from school. Did Nazir call her, and has she called him back?

4. Practice: Identifying Conjunctions 1.I wanted to go to the beach, but it rained all weekend. 2.Our class is not only recycling newspapers but also glass bottles and aluminum cans. 3.He se the table with chopsticks and rice bowls. 4.Have you seen either LeAnn Rimes or George Strait in concert? 5.It snowed most of the day, yet we still enjoyed cross country skiing.