CONJUNCTIONS

CONJUNCTIONS

Words which connect words, phrases, clauses or sentences are

called conjunctions (see "to conjoin" = join, unite). The most
common ones are 'and', 'or' and 'but'. These words all have
different nuances and connotations but they all help to build up
meaningful relationships within a sentence.
• Comes usually in the middle of a sentence, and
a comma is used before the conjunction (unless both
clauses are very short). They join individual words,
phrases, and independent clauses.
• Whereas coordinating conjunctions join parts of a
sentence, the purpose of transitional words and
phrases usually is to join two 'sentences'.
For the reason that: on this ground: “BECAUSE”

The same, similar or equal; without contrast

For two non-contrasting grammatically negative items

Used to introduce a statement that adds something to a previous

statement and usually contrast with it in some way
Used as a function word to indicate an alternative

Contrast, despite something

For showing the consequence of something

1.Would you rather have cheese _____
bologna on your sandwich?
His two favorite sports are football ______ tennis.
I wanted to go to the beach, _______ Mary refused.
I am allergic to cats, ______ I have three of them.
I am a vegetarian, _______ I don’t eat any meat.
Also called subordinators, introduce a dependent clause. These
adverbs that act like conjunctions are placed at the front of the
clause - and a comma is needed at the end of the adverbial phrase
when it precedes the main clause.
The sentences below have either a coordinating or subordinating conjunction. Circle the
conjunction in each sentence. In the blank, write SC if it is a subordination conjunction or
CC if it is a coordinating conjunction.

1. James picked the dinner, and Sam picked the dessert. __________
2. She laughed when the puppy chased its tail. __________
3. The tiger limped as it crept through the jungle. __________
4. Because it began to rain, the game was called off. __________
5. I called Tasha, but she didn’t answer. __________
6. If the door is open, you should close it. __________
7. It was a good movie, yet no one saw it. __________
8. Whenever Linus is ready, we will leave. __________
9. The class picnic will be at the beach, or it will be at the zoo. __________
10. The campers stopped to rest although they were in a hurry. __________
BRING OUT YOUR NOTEBOOKS!
 Circle the subordinating conjunction in the sentence.

1. The concert won’t begin until it is dark outside.

2. The horse returns to the barn whenever it starts to rain.
3. Our new house is bigger than our old house.
4. I don’t have school tomorrow since it is a holiday.
5. I enjoy baking a cake whenever it is someone’s birthday.
6. I earned more money from babysitting than mowing the lawn.
7. They were late for class because of the traffic.
8. The picnic was over once the rain began.
9. Jill waited to speak until the song was over.
10. The students jumped from their seats when the bell rang.
11. We can play outside as it has stopped raining.
12. Matthew couldn’t go to the park because he didn’t finish his chores.
13. The swimmers stayed close to the beach as the waves were too rough.
14. We left the stadium because the game was over.
15. Our dog barks whenever someone walks by our house
ANSWER KEY
1. Until
2. whenever
3. than
4. since
5. whenever
6. than
7. because
8. once
9. until
10.when
11.as
12.Because
13.as
14.because
15.whenever
REFERENCES

 https://7esl.com/coordinating-conjunctions-fanboys/
 https://7esl.com/subordinating-conjunctions/
 https://www.smart-words.org/linking-words/conjunctions.html
 https://www.k12reader.com/worksheet/which-is-it-subordinating-or-coordinating-conjunctions/view/
 https://www.turtlediary.com/worksheet/identifying-the-subordinating-conjunction-in-a-sentence.html