Fun with Conjunctions!
Let's Learn About Conjunctions in a Super Cool Way!
What Are Conjunctions?
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or sentences. It’s like a bridge that joins ideas together!
For example, in "I like pizza and ice cream," and is the conjunction because it connects pizza and ice cream. Conjunctions make sentences more interesting!
Examples: and, but, because, either/or
Types of Conjunctions
Conjunctions come in different types, like pieces of a puzzle! Here are the main ones:
- Coordinating Conjunctions: Join words or sentences that are equal.
Examples: and, but, or, so - Subordinating Conjunctions: Join a main sentence with a dependent one.
Examples: because, although, if, when - Correlative Conjunctions: Work in pairs to join ideas.
Examples: either/or, neither/nor, both/and, whether/or
Lots of Conjunction Examples!
Here are tons of examples with sentences to help you spot conjunctions everywhere!
Coordinating Conjunctions
and: I like cats and dogs.
but: You can play but finish your homework.
or: She can sing or dance.
so: He was tired so he rested.
for: They stayed inside for it was raining.
nor: We don’t have juice nor soda.
yet: The cat is small yet brave.
Subordinating Conjunctions
because: I stayed home because I was sick.
although: You can go although it’s late.
if: She will win if she tries hard.
when: He smiles when he sees cake.
since: They’ve been friends since kindergarten.
unless: We won’t play unless it stops raining.
while: The dog sleeps while the cat plays.
Correlative Conjunctions
either/or: You can have either juice or milk.
neither/nor: She likes neither spinach nor broccoli.
both/and: He is both smart and kind.
whether/or: I don’t know whether to draw or paint.
not only/but also: They are not only fast but also strong.
as/as: She is as tall as her brother.
no sooner/than: No sooner had we arrived than it rained.
Quiz Time!
Test your conjunction knowledge with this fun quiz!
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