Conjunctions

• TLW identify and distinguish between coordinating and correlative conjunctions.

• TLW use coordinating and correlative conjunctions correctly in writing.

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What is a Conjunction?

• A conjunction is like glue. It helps things to stick together.

• A conjunction joins words, phrases, and sentences, which are called clauses.

What is a Conjunction?

• Conjunctions join two or more words.

Example: I went to the store to buy eggs, milk, and bread.

What is a Conjunction?

• Conjunctions can join two prepositional phrases.

Ex. I went skiing down the hill and past the trees.

What is a Conjunction?

• Conjunctions can connect two clauses or sentences.

• When two sentences are joined, a comma MUST be placed before the conjunction.

Ex. I played cards for awhile, but then I played chess.

Coordinating Conjunctions

• They connect words, phrases, and clauses, which are sentences.

• Coordinating conjunctions affect the meaning of your sentence.

Using Coordinating Conjunctions• They are used to create:• Compound Subjects

– Ann and Flo studied art.

• Compound Predicates– Georgia O’Keeffe studied art and taught it.

• Compound Object of a Preposition– Art appeals to you and me.

• Compound Sentences– I could go to art school, or I could study on my own.

Types of Conjunctions

• There are seven coordinating conjunctions: Use FANBOYS to remember

for and nor but

or yet so

Coordinating Conjunctions

• “And” connects things that are alike or joined together.

• Ex. I want popcorn and pizza.

Coordinating Conjunctions

• “But” is used to connect things that are different or separated.

• Ex. I want popcorn but not pizza.

Coordinating Conjunctions

• “Or” is used to offer a choice.

• Ex. Do I want popcorn or pizza?

Coordinating Conjunctions

• “Nor” is used to offer a negative choice.

• Ex. I do not want popcorn nor pizza.

Coordinating Conjunctions

• “Yet” is used to show a change. When it is used to combine two sentences, you must put a comma before it.

• Ex. I want popcorn, yet I also want pizza.

Coordinating Conjunctions

• “So” is used to show a relationship between things. When it is used to combine two sentences, you must put a comma before it.

• Ex. I want popcorn, so I made some.

Coordinating Conjunctions

• “For” is also used to show a relationship between things. When it is used to combine two sentences, you must put a comma before it.

• Ex. I ordered a pizza, for I was hungry.

Practice1. Mari mixed the paint, for she wanted various colors.

2. Nora rented a studio and painted there on weekends.

3. The painter took many lessons, but students now learn from her.

4. Yvonne will attend the high school of art and design.

5. Jonathan enjoyed the art class but found it hard to paint with oils.

Answers1. Mari mixed the paint, for she wanted various colors. (compound sent.)

2. Nora rented a studio and painted there on weekends. (compound predicate)

3. The painter took many lessons, but students now learn from her. (comp. sent)

4. Yvonne will attend the high school of art and design. (comp. obj. of a prep)

5. Jonathan enjoyed the art class but found it hard to paint with oils. (comp. predicate)

Correlative Conjunctions

• Correlative conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses, which are sentences.

• Correlative conjunctions connect things of equal value.

(This means that they will connect a verb with another verb or a sentence with another sentence.)

Correlative Conjunctions

• They are not single words. They work in pairs.• There are five pairs of correlative conjunctions:

both….and whether….or neither….nor

not only….but also either….or

Examples of Correlative Conjunctions

I saw both the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building.

Examples of Correlative Conjunctions

I don’t want neither pickles nor tomato on my hamburger.

Examples of Correlative Conjunctions

I don’t know whether to play baseball or to play basketball this year.

Examples of Correlative Conjunctions

Either the student or the teacher can answer the question.

Examples of Correlative Conjunctions

Not only do I play the flute, but I also play the clarinet.

Practice1. Both painters and sculptors need good lighting.

2. Either Maria or Cathy will accept the award for the class.

3. Not only is she a painter, but she is also a sculptor.

4. Both New York and Paris are major art centers.

5. Neither the twins nor Carla is a good painter.

Answers1. Both painters and sculptors need good lighting. (comp. subj.)

2. Either Maria or Cathy will accept the award for the class. (comp. subj.)

3. Not only is she a painter, but she is also a sculptor. (comp. sent.)

4. Both New York and Paris are major art centers. (comp. subj.)

5. Neither the twins nor Carla is a good painter. (comp. subj.)

Subject/Verb Agreement

• When a compound subject is joined by and, it is a plural subject. The verb must agree with the plural subject.

• Mrs. Washington and Ms. Kaste teach English at BMS.

• Both this sketch and that sculpture are beautiful.

Subject/Verb Agreement

• When a compound subject is joined by or or nor, the verb must agree with the nearest part of the subject.

• Neither the students nor their teacher attends the show.

• Neither this canvas nor the frame looks sturdy.

Open up your textbooks to page 486.

Complete Exercise 5 #1-20.