Conjunctions

A conjunction is a word that joins parts of a sentence together. Examples: And, but, or, because, so. Example sentences: I want to come, but I can’t. She is smart and beautiful. Would you like a cat or a dog? He didn’t pass the test because he didn’t understand the subject. We were hungry, so we ordered pizza. The word “conjunction” comes from the Latin word conjungere (join together) Interjections: An interjection is a short sound, word or phrase used to express the speaker’s emotion. Examples: Oh! Look out! Ow! Hey! Wow! Ah! Um… Example sentences: Wow, that’s amazing! Ah, that was a good meal. Um … I’m not sure what to say. Oh dear! What happened? Hello! How are you doing? Well, that’s an option too. The word “interjection” comes from the Latin word interjicere (throw between). Assignment Look at the word in bold. Indicate the part of… Read More »Conjunctions

CONJUNCTIONS

A conjunction is a word that connects words or groups of words. Like prepositions, conjunctions show a relationship between the words they connect. But, unlike prepositions, conjunctions do not have objects. There are 3 main categories of conjunctions; (1) Coordinating conjunctions (2) Subordinating conjunctions (3) Correlative conjunctions Coordinating Conjunctions Coordinating conjunctions connect related words, groups of words, or sentences. There are three coordinating conjunctions: and, but and or. And is used to join words, groups of words, or sentences together. But shows contrast while or shows choice. Examples: The bull and the cart are inseparable. (connects two subjects). The cart carries the farmer and his tools. (connects two direct objects). The food was hard and tasteless. (connects two predicate adjectives). Each night, the dancers danced in a circle or in several other patterns. (connects two prepositional phrases). Some people died in the fracas, but most managed to escape, alive.… Read More »CONJUNCTIONS

CONJUNCTIONS

Conjunctions

CONJUNCTIONS

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