Conjunctions A conjunction is a joining word used

Conjunctions!!

A conjunction is a joining word used in a sentence. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

All of these words are conjunctions: whether for before if or than while wherever even though so then nor unless since and until where because yet but although 3 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

conjunctions: coordinating conjunctions subordinating conjunctions correlative conjunctions 4 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Today, we are going to study only 3 of the coordinating conjunctions. 5 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects other words or groups of words in a sentence. 6 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

The most common coordinating conjunctions are; and but or 7 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

And 8 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

The coordinating conjunction, and, joins things together. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

My favorite snack is crackers and cheese. 10

We went to the grocery store, and we bought more cheese. 11 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

But 12 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

The coordinating conjunction, but, shows contrast. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

I can afford one gift for my mom for Mother's Day but not two gifts. 14 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

I want to get all of my homework done at once, but we have too much! 15 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Or 16 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

The coordinating conjunction, or, shows choice. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Her friendsaid he would write or call by next week. 18 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Tyler decided he could either go for a run, or he could go to the movies with friends. 19

Review: What does a coordinating conjunction do? Word work this week is a conjuction worksheet found on the front table.