2.  A word that joins words or groups of words  It is a “CONNECTOR.”

3.  Coordinating Conjunction F or A nd N or B ut O r Y et S o Connecting… WORDS PHRASES CLAUSES

4.  Words: ball AND bat ball OR bat ball NOR bat  Phrases: under the tree AND over there under the tree OR over there under the tree NOR over there throwing the ball AND hitting the fence throwing the ball OR hitting the fence throwing the ball BUT hitting the fence ________, _________, and _______ _________ and _________ _________and ________ and ______

5. Clauses I went to the store, for I forgot the eggs.

7.  Correlative Conjunctions: both…and either….or neither….nor not only…but also whether….or

10.  Subordinating Conjunctions ◦ These conjunctions connect two complete ideas by making one of the ideas subordinate, or less important than, the other.

14. ◦ Put commas after whenever the clause comes at the beginning of the sentence. Because Carol practices, she is a good artist. ◦ Put commas around whenever the clause comes in the middle of the sentence. The story, according to many scholars, may reflect the early history of the Navajos. ◦ Never put a comma around a clause which comes at the end of the sentence. Carol is a good artist because she practices.

15.  Navajo silversmiths are among the most talented and creative in the world.  Even though they are immensely skilled in working silver, they are relative new to the craft.  In the late nineteenth century, Navajo fortunes improved, for traders recognized the market for the jewelry.  These craftsmen would use not only Mexican but also United States coins for their raw materials.

16.  In your notes, ◦ 1. Write a sentence with a subordinating conjunction at the BEGINNING of a sentence. ◦ 2. Write a sentence with a subordinating conjunction at the END of a sentence. ◦ 3. Write a sentence with a subordinating conjunction in the MIDDLE of a sentence.

17.  Conjunctive Adverbs “TRANSITIONS”