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Conjunctions and Interjections • Practice iConjunctive Adverbs A conjunctive adverb is an adverb that acts as a conjunction to connectcomplete ideas.-t

FREQUENTLY USED CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS

accordinglyagainalsobesidesconsequently

finallyfurthermorehoweverindeedmoreover

neverthelessotherwisethenthereforethus

Interjectionsa sentence.

An interjection is a word that expresses feeling or emotion and functions independently of

SOME COMMON INTERJECTIONS

ahaalasdarngolly

goodnesshurrayC_/X J.

ouch

tskwellwhewwow

Exercise 1 Recognizing Conjunctive Adverbs. Underline each conjunctive adverb in thesentences below. If a sentence does not have a conjunctive adverb, write none in the blank at the right.

EXAMPLE: We waited for the bus; not a single one came by. none

1. Ellen's new bike was a bargain; besides, she needed one.

2. I overslept this morning; therefore, I was late for school.

3. The phone rang ten times; no one answered.

4. It is not unusual for Phil to be late; indeed, he is seldom on time.

5. Louise had never eaten snails; nevertheless, she was willing to try.

6. Please eat your potatoes; they are getting cold.

7. The third batter struck out; again, the Pirates had not scored.

8. Len finished his homework; then, he was ready to relax.

9. One twin is extremely cautious; the other is impulsive.

10. We were caught in traffic; consequently, we missed the overture.

Exercise 2 Adding Interjections to Sentences. Fill in each blank with an interjection thatshows the feeling or emotion given in parentheses.

EXAMPLE: This tastes terrible! (disgust)

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I just bit my tongue, (pain)

The stain will not come out. (regret)

What a terrific car that is! (delight)

It's just what I always wanted, (surprise)

What a close game this is! (excitement)

I'm trapped in here! (fear)

I knew I got that one wrong, (annoyance)

The game has been rained out. (disappointment)

Our team is winning, (enthusiasm)

What a workout that was! (exhaustion)

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Conjunctions and Interjections (DifferentKinds of Conjunctions) • Practice 1

Different Kinds of Conjunctions A conjunction is a word used to connect other words or groups ofwords. Coordinating conjunctions and correlative conjunctions join similar kinds of words or word groups.Subordinating conjunctions connect two ideas by making one of them less important than the other.

COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS

andbut

for or yetnor so

CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS

both ... andeither ... orneither . . nor

not only ... but alsowhether . . . or

FREQUENTLY USED SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS

afteralthoughasas if

as long asas soon asas thoughbecause

beforeeven thoughifin order that

sinceso thatthanthough

tillunlessuntilwhen

wheneverwherewhereverwhile

Exercise 1 Identifying Conjunctions, Underline the conjunction in each sentence. Writewhether it is coordinating, correlative, or subordinating in each blank at the right.

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EXAMPLE: After the race, we were not only tired but also thirsty. correlative

1. Mr. Kellogg phoned while you were out.

2. Alison knew the answer, yet she did not volunteer.

3. The swimmer was exhausted but proud.

4. We need both cucumbers and tomatoes for the salad.

5. I waited in the car while Ted got his bathing suit.

6. Katie is a better swimmer than I am.

7. Neither Pete nor Carol solved the last problem correctly.

8. We will leave as soon as the car is loaded.

9. Dad leaves an hour early so that he can avoid traffic.

10. Put the packages down wherever there is room for them.

Exercise 2 Adding Conjunctions in Sentences. Fill in each blank with a conjunction of thekind given in parentheses.o JT

EXAMPLE: Aunt Joan came with us, but Uncle Jack stayed home, (coordinating)

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2. The food was(correlative)

3. The fans were clapping

you need any help, please call me. (subordinating)

delicious appealing to the eye.

4. Al's last book has made himfamous, (correlative)

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6. The bus broke down,

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8. Please type

9. The shortstop is good at(correlative)

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cheering wildly, (coordinating)

rich

the cake looked delicious, it was not on my diet, (subordinating)

many students were late, (coordinating)

she has the time, Mom volunteers at the hospital, (subordinate)

print clearly, (coordinating)

fielding.hitting

you pass the high school, turn left, (subordinating)

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