Conjunctions

Grade 6

What is a Conjunction?

• A conjunction is like glue. It helps things to stick together.
• A conjunction joins words, phrases, and sentences, which are called clauses.

What is a Conjunction?

• Conjunctions join two or more words.
• Example: I went to the store to buy eggs, milk, and bread.

What is a Conjunction?

• Conjunctions can join two prepositional phrases.
• Ex. I went skiing down the hill and past the trees.

What is a Conjunction?

• Conjunctions can connect two clauses or sentences.
• When two sentences are joined, a comma MUST be placed before the conjunction.

Ex. I played cards for a while, and then I played chess.

Types of Conjunctions

Coordinating Conjunctions

There are seven coordinating conjunctions: Use FANBOYS to remember

for and nor but

or yet so

Conjunction “And”

• Coordinating conjunctions affect the meaning of your sentence.
• “And” connects things that are alike or joined together.
• Ex. I want popcorn and pizza.

Conjunction “But”

• Coordinating conjunctions affect the meaning of your sentence.
• “But” is used to connect things that are different or separated.
• Ex. I want popcorn but not pizza.

Conjunction “Or”

• Coordinating conjunctions affect the meaning of your sentence.
• “Or” is used to offer a choice.
• Ex. Do I want popcorn or pizza?

Conjunction “nor”

• Coordinating conjunctions affect the meaning of your sentence.
• “Nor” is used to offer a negative choice.
• Ex. I do not want popcorn nor pizza.