PARTS OF SPEECH
CONJUNCTION
Try this!
and
Use the images in the box and the linking word to make a sentence. I know it's tricky, but can you do it?
but
or
so
CONJUNCTION
Guided Notes
A conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases, or clauses together.
Conjunction
Examples
Example: Samira and Aaron are classmates.
The conjunction "and" here functions as a coordinating conjunction.
Coordinating Conjunction
Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, and sentences that are similar or coordinate.
Example
I studied today, so I could succeed tomorrow.
The coordinating conjunction "so" above connects two sentences: "I studied" and "I could succeed."
The food was delicious but expensive.
The coordinating conjunction "but" above connects two adjectives: "delicious" and "expensive."
There are seven coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
Practice
Compound sentences
A compound sentence is when you join two full sentences together with a comma and coordinating conjunction.
Compound
Sentences
Example: I put on a pot of coffee, and I started making breakfast.
The conjunction "and" here functions as a coordinating conjunction linking two sentences together.
Comma
NO Comma
A comma is needed when combining two sentences.
A comma is NOT needed when you are simply combining words or phrases.
Example: He trained for the marathon, but he was unable to finish
Example: He trained for the marathon but was unable to finish.
You do NOT need a comma with your conjunction in this sentence because "was unable to finish" is not a full sentence.
The conjunction "but" here functions as a coordinating conjunction linking two sentences together.
Choose the correct conjunction then combine the two sentences into a compound sentence
Combine the two sentences into a one sentence.
1. My favorite TV show is on. I am too tired to watch it. 2. My friend was upset. I gave her a hug. 3. Would you like strawberries? Would would you like bananas? 4. We were going to the park today. It rained.
Coordinating Conjunction- Grade 3
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PARTS OF SPEECH
CONJUNCTION
Try this!
and
Use the images in the box and the linking word to make a sentence. I know it's tricky, but can you do it?
but
or
so
CONJUNCTION
Guided Notes
A conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases, or clauses together.
Conjunction
Examples
Example: Samira and Aaron are classmates.
The conjunction "and" here functions as a coordinating conjunction.
Coordinating Conjunction
Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, and sentences that are similar or coordinate.
Example
I studied today, so I could succeed tomorrow.
The coordinating conjunction "so" above connects two sentences: "I studied" and "I could succeed."
The food was delicious but expensive.
The coordinating conjunction "but" above connects two adjectives: "delicious" and "expensive."
There are seven coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
Practice
Compound sentences
A compound sentence is when you join two full sentences together with a comma and coordinating conjunction.
Compound
Sentences
Example: I put on a pot of coffee, and I started making breakfast.
The conjunction "and" here functions as a coordinating conjunction linking two sentences together.
Comma
NO Comma
A comma is needed when combining two sentences.
A comma is NOT needed when you are simply combining words or phrases.
Example: He trained for the marathon, but he was unable to finish
Example: He trained for the marathon but was unable to finish.
You do NOT need a comma with your conjunction in this sentence because "was unable to finish" is not a full sentence.
The conjunction "but" here functions as a coordinating conjunction linking two sentences together.
Choose the correct conjunction then combine the two sentences into a compound sentence
Combine the two sentences into a one sentence.
1. My favorite TV show is on. I am too tired to watch it. 2. My friend was upset. I gave her a hug. 3. Would you like strawberries? Would would you like bananas? 4. We were going to the park today. It rained.