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Understanding Conjunctions in English

The document defines conjunctions as words or phrases that show the relationship between two words, phrases, or clauses of equal rank by giving information about time, reason, agreement/disagreement, or order of events. It provides examples of conjunctions like "and", "but", and "in order to". The document then lists 20 sentences for the reader to underline the conjunctions in and provides space for the reader to write two additional sentences using conjunctions.

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Understanding Conjunctions in English

The document defines conjunctions as words or phrases that show the relationship between two words, phrases, or clauses of equal rank by giving information about time, reason, agreement/disagreement, or order of events. It provides examples of conjunctions like "and", "but", and "in order to". The document then lists 20 sentences for the reader to underline the conjunctions in and provides space for the reader to write two additional sentences using conjunctions.

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Parts of Speech - Conjunctions


• Almost all words have a “part of speech”. Which part of speech a word has depends on
how it is used in a sentence. Here is a list of the eight parts of speech:

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb Conjunction Preposition Pronoun Interjection

Conjunction: A conjunction is a word or phrase that shows the relationship between two
words, phrases, or clauses of equal rank. The relationship may give information about
time, reason, agreement/disagreement, or order of events.

Example: I will buy milk and eggs.


In this example, the word “and” is a conjunction because it is used to show the relationship
between the words “milk” and “eggs”.

Example: We want to go to the movie, but we don’t have enough money.


In this example, the word “but” is a conjunction because it is used to show the relationship
between the words “We want to go to the movie” and “we don’t have enough money”.

Example: You must study hard in order to pass the exam.


In this example, the words “in order to” are a conjunction because they are used to show the
relationship between the words “You must study hard” and “pass the exam”.

Directions: Underline the conjunctions in the following sentences.


1) Jones made a cake before the dinner party. 10) I practice English often, for that is the best way
2) He is a good basketball player because he is to learn.
very tall. 11) We need to make a reservation in order to eat at
3) We will go only if our friend can come too. the new restaurant.
4) I am very athletic, but I cannot play soccer or 12) I know my mission is almost impossible,
tennis very well. nevertheless I will try my best to accomplish it.
5) Even if it is raining, I will not take my 13) I am ready to go whenever you are.
umbrella. 14) Both me and my brother are going to the soccer
6) I need milk, eggs, towels, and oranges from game.
the grocery store. 15) Either John or I will help you study for the test.
7) After we are finished with the test, can we go 16) I will come even if I am late.
outside? 17) I have loved playing piano since I was a little
8) Your friends can come over whenever they girl.
want to. 18) The race will start once the whistle blows.
9) Although we played hard, we still lost the 19) I still have no idea how to get to Mulberry St.
game. 20) Rather than wait outside in the rain, we should
wait inside their house

Directions: Now make your own sentences below. Try to use conjunctions.
1) _____________________________________________________________________

2) _____________________________________________________________________

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