Conjunctions are like the glue that holds sentences together! They connect words, phrases, and clauses, making your writing smoother and easier to understand. Think of them as bridges between different parts of your thoughts. By using conjunctions correctly, you can create more complex and interesting sentences.
There are three main types of conjunctions: coordinating, subordinating, and correlative. Coordinating conjunctions (like and, but, and or) join equal parts of a sentence. Subordinating conjunctions (like because, although, and if) introduce dependent clauses. Correlative conjunctions (like both/and, either/or, and neither/nor) work in pairs to connect related ideas.
Match the term with its definition:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Conjunction | A. Connects unequal parts of a sentence |
| 2. Coordinating Conjunction | B. A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses |
| 3. Subordinating Conjunction | C. Connects equal parts of a sentence |
| 4. Clause | D. Words that work in pairs to connect related ideas |
| 5. Correlative Conjunction | E. A group of words containing a subject and a verb |
Match the correct answer:
Complete the paragraph with the correct conjunctions (and, but, or, so, because):
I wanted to go to the park ______ it was raining. I decided to stay home ______ read a book. I could have watched TV ______ played a game, ______ I chose to read. Reading is fun ______ educational.
Answer:
I wanted to go to the park but it was raining. I decided to stay home and read a book. I could have watched TV or played a game, so I chose to read. Reading is fun because educational.
Can you create a sentence using all three types of conjunctions (coordinating, subordinating, and correlative)?
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