Conjunctions- Unit 1
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The document provides information about conjunctions including definitions and examples. It defines conjunctions as connecting words and identifies two types: coordinating conjunctions like "and", "but", and "or" that connect words or groups of words, and correlative conjunctions like "either/or" and "neither/nor" that make a stronger connection between ideas. It concludes by assigning classwork questions to practice identifying conjunctions.
Conjunctions- Unit 1
- 1. Tuesday 10/09/2012 1. Notes on Conjunctions 2. Classwork: p 67 #’s 1-12 Questions and Answers 3. Final Draft of Narrative Essay due
- 2. Conjunctions
- 3. I really like this girl. She’s pretty and smart, but I don’t think she even knows who I am. Do I risk embarrassing myself by asking her out or should I just forget about her?
- 4. What is a conjunction and what does it do? Conjunctions are connecting words. There are 2 types of conjunctions.
- 5. 1. Coordinating Conjunctions - connect words or groups of words.
- 6. And- joining similar ideas My cousins and I enjoy riding bikes around the village.
- 7. But- contrasting between ideas I love you but we need to take some time apart.
- 8. Or- choice between ideas Be miserable or motivate yourself to improve.
- 9. 2. Correlative Conjunctions- paired conjunctions that make an even stronger connection between ideas.
- 10. You either go with me to church or you don’t get to hang out with your friends. 2 choices to choose between.
- 11. I have neither the time nor the patience to put up with your silliness anymore. No choices to choose from.
- 12. Whether you are a boy or girl, you can be whatever you want to be. Show differences between 2 things.
- 13. Both teachers and students have to be willing to work together if they want the year to be fun. Compare similarities between 2 things.
- 15. So you think you know?
- 16. What is the difference between a coordinating and correlative conjunction?
- 17. or Should I eat ice cream _____ chicken for dinner?
- 18. Rice and fish are traditional foods of _____ Japan.
- 19. Neither nor _________ broccoli _____ bell peppers are my favorite vegetables.
- 20. either or I will ______ eat cereal ____ waffles for breakfast.
- 21. Both and ______ grapes _____ apples are my favorite movie snacks.
- 22. Remember… • Conjunctions are connecting words. • Coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or) connect ideas in sentences. • Correlative conjunctions connect words or groups of words and make a stronger connection than coordinating conjunctions. Classwork: Page 67 #’s 1-12 Questions and Answers, please. Thank you =)
Editor's Notes
- #6: Most common conjunctions