parts of speech. conjunctions (black) conjunctions are words that link words and phrases together

Parts of SpeechParts of SpeechParts of SpeechParts of Speech

Conjunctions (black)

Conjunctions (black)• Conjunctions are words that link

words and phrases together.

Conjunctions (black)• Conjunctions are words that link

words and phrases together. • Coordinating conjunctions link two

nouns, verbs, or two sentences• FANBOYS

Conjunctions (black)• Conjunctions are words that link

words and phrases together. • Coordinating conjunctions link two

nouns, verbs, or two sentences– FANBOYS

• for but so• and or• nor yet

Coordinating conjunctions

• noun phrase + noun phrase– We have tickets for the

symphony and the opera.

Coordinating conjunctions

• noun phrase + noun phrase– We have tickets for the

symphony and the opera.

• Sentence + sentence– The orchestra rehearses on

Tuesday, but the chorus rehearses on Wednesday.

Coordinating conjunctions

• noun phrase + noun phrase– We have tickets for the

symphony and the opera.• Sentence + sentence

– The orchestra rehearses on Tuesday, but the chorus rehearses on Wednesday.

• Verb + verb– Have you seen or heard the

opera by Scott Joplin?

Coordinating conjunctions

• noun phrase + noun phrase– We have tickets for the symphony and

the opera.• Sentence + sentence

– The orchestra rehearses on Tuesday, but the chorus rehearses on Wednesday.

• Verb + verb– Have you seen or heard the opera by

Scott Joplin?• Sentence + sentence

– I wanted to sit in the front of the balcony, so I ordered my tickets early.

Coordinating conjunctions

• Write five sentences of your own with coordinating conjunctions! 8 minutes!

Conjunctions

Correlative Conjunctions

• Are two word conjunctions that work together to combine sentences.

Correlative Conjunctions

• both...and– Both my sister and my brother play the

piano.• either...or

– Tonight's program is either Mozart or Beethoven.

• neither...nor– Neither the orchestra nor the chorus was

able to overcome the terrible acoustics in the church.

• not only...but also– Not only does Sue raise money for the

symphony, but she also ushers at all of their concerts

Correlative Conjunctions

• Write 10 sentences using correlative conjunctions. Identify parts of speech and turn in today!

Subordinating Conjunctions

Subordinating Conjunctions

• These conjunctions are sneaky! They are adverbs that FUNCTION like conjunctions. They set up subordinating clauses (which just give you the condition of the main sentence).

Subordinating Conjunctions

TIME CAUSE + EFFECT

OPPOSITION CONDITION

after because although if

before since though unless

when now that even though

only if

while as whereas whether or not

since in order that

while even if

until so in case

Subordinating Conjunctions

• We are going out to eat after we finish taking the test.

Subordinating Conjunctions

• We are going out to eat after we finish taking the test.

• Since we have lived in Atlanta, we have gone to every exhibit at the High Museum.

Subordinating Conjunctions

• We are going out to eat after we finish taking the test.

• Since we have lived in Atlanta, we have gone to every exhibit at the High Museum.

• While I was waiting in line for the Matisse Exhibit, I ate my lunch.

Subordinating Conjunctions

• We are going out to eat after we finish taking the test.

• Since we have lived in Atlanta, we have gone to every exhibit at the High Museum.

• While I was waiting in line for the Matisse Exhibit, I ate my lunch.

• Although the line was long and the wait over two hours, the exhibit was well worth it.

Subordinating Conjunctions

• We are going out to eat after we finish taking the test.

• Since we have lived in Atlanta, we have gone to every exhibit at the High Museum.

• While I was waiting in line for the Matisse Exhibit, I ate my lunch.

• Although the line was long and the wait over two hours, the exhibit was well worth it.

• Even if you have already bought your ticket, you will still need to wait in line.