Conjunctions and Interjections Conjunction A conjunction is a

Conjunctions and Interjections

Conjunction • A conjunction is a word that joins words or word groups. Coordinating conjunctions join words or word groups that are used in the same way. and but yet for nor or so Jill or Anna strict but fair over the river and through the woods **Coordinating conjunctions that join independent clauses almost always need a comma. They are joining 2 complete sentences!

Conjunctions • Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that join • words or word groups that are used in the same way. • both. . . . and • either. . . . or • neither. . . . nor not only. . but also whether. . or • Both Bill Russell and Larry Bird • She looked neither to the left nor to the right.

Exercise 14 • 1. I wanted to see Los Lobos in concert, but I didn't have the • money. • 2. Our class is recycling not only newspapers but also • glass bottles and aluminum cans. • 3. He set the table with chopsticks and rice bowls. • 4. Have you seen either Le. Ann Rimes or Janet Jackson in • person? • 5. We learned not to use niether too many adjectives nor • too few.

Exercise 14 • 6. That diet is dangerous, for it does not adequately meet • the body's needs. • 7. Both the Mohawk and the Oneida are part of the famous • Iroquois Confederacy. • 8. It rained all day, yet we enjoyed the trip. • 9. Shall we walk home or take the bus? • 10. Revise your paper, and proofread it carefully.

Interjections • • Words that express emotions and feelings Followed with ! Or , Not needed in the sentence Examples: well ouch oh goodness eek duh rats yippee