USING CONJUNCTIONS OBJECTIVES: 1. Students should understand that... a. Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses making them equal. The coordinating conjunctions are b. for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. Subordinating conjunctions connect two clauses emphasizing one and deemphasizing the other. c. Conjunctive adverbs relate two independent clauses by showing cause and effect, sequence, comparison, or contrast. d. A conjunctive adverb can be used as a transition—at the beginning of a sentence followed by a comma—or as an interruption with commas before and after it. e. you use a conjunctive adverb first commas 2. the middle of an independent clause— between two independent clauses, put a semi-colon after independent clause and a comma after the conjunctive adverb. Coordinating and subordinating conjunctions should NOT be used as transitions with If the f. in afterward. Students should be able to... a. b. Identify different types of conjunctions. Use the most logical and effective conjunction or conjunctive adverb to accomplish a desired effect. c. d. Use commas correctly with conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs. Identify, correct, and avoid common errors with conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs. LITERATURE: This unit contains example selections from the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hilton. ONE cotJJUljcuows Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses making them equal. There are seven of them: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS). Identify the coordinating conjunction in each * example sentence: For must ask you to leave, for you have offended me. 1. I 2. Someone 3. I don't stole my wallet my and know what happened And iPod! last night, nor do I Nor care. But 4. Pickles are tasty but very sour. 5. You had better give back my cell phone, or will borrow someone else's phone and call the cops. Or, And 6. Her vampire boyfriend loves 7. I I was out of hair gel, so I just he also wants to her, yet used my little sister's Identify the coordinating conjunctions in this passage 8. glue kill her. stick. from The Outsiders by S.E. Weird. So Hilton: There was another column about just Darry and Soda and me: how Darry worked on two jobs at once and made good at both of them, and about his outstanding record at school; it mentioned Sodapop dropping out of school so we could stay together, and that made the honor roll at school all the time and might be a famous track star. I Wordplay — Just for fun! DESCRAMBLER: COTA Try to sort out the PASKE GGILGY five scrambled words below: FNKDELU USEQONIT Yet DRY TWO Subordinating conjunctions connect two deemphasizing the other. Identify the subordinating conjunction in each * 1. Whenever watch 2. You have to pay 3. My friends 4. Although she broke her leg I 5. I'm 6. As I a scary movie, extra if USRNG clauses emphasizing example sentence: I Whenever always have nightmares afterwards. you want unlimited are exhausted because they last I went to I couldn't tell a late I eat heard a terrifying scream from her that Soda had bawled last night. Because movie on the team Unless something soon. Identify the subordinating conjunctions in these passages 7. If texting. year, she's back going to starve to death unless was opening the door, one and thisAlthough season. inside. from The Outsiders by all As S.E. night long after they Hilton: came and got Mickey Mouse. had cried, too, if you want to know the truth, because Soda never really wanted anything except a horse, and he'd I lost his. 8. You know how it is, when you wake up in a strange place and you wonder where in the world you are, until memory comes rushing over you like a wave. Wordplay — Just for fun! EIGHT BALL: letters below Create as (at least one N R SAC PAE * Escape Cafe Sap Ran Race many words eight-letter as you can word is using three or possible): more of the CONJUNCÜONS Conjunctive adverbs relate two independent clauses by showing cause and sequence, comparison, or contrast. effect, Identify the four conjunctive adverbs in the following paragraph: 1. Katherine hated horror movies; however, she wanted to be an actress, and the only acting job she could get was the role of a screaming a gory slasher flick. She took the job. Nevertheless, she continued looking for better huge hit. rolls. In the end, the slasher Consequently, Katherine had all flick girl in turned out to be a the acting work she wanted. A conjunctive adverb can be used as a transition—at the beginning of a sentence followed by a comma—or as an interruption in the middle of an independent clause—with commas before and after it. * Add any 2. necessary My commas parents 3. Instead , I to the following sentences: however, wouldn't think we let me go to the dance. should go to the park and play soccer. don't have any money; furthermore, don't really want that phone. 4. I 5. Therefore one should never run with I , scissors. Wordplay — Just for fun! FOUR-LETTER WORDS: Take the four-letter word below and change one letter to make a new four-letter word (keep it clean!) Then take that word and change one letter to make a new word. Then take that word and... You get the picture. RULE *Lure GRf?RRfR COWcCuOwS FOUR Read the following excerpt from The Outsiders by S.E. Hilton, Then answer the four questions below: Dally cussed under his breath and nearly tore out the transmission (a) of the T-bird as Dally. 1. roared out of the Dairy Queen. He meant (c) But he and the (d) * we it rest when knew Johnny of the gang Find a coordinating conjunction in sentence (a). Find a subordinating conjunction in sentence (c). 4. Find a coordinating conjunction in sentence (d). Using the proper proofreading marks, correct the * A panic was I he said he didn't care about 2. Find a subordinating conjunction in sentence (a). 3. (b) six errors in this felt sorry for his parents. cared. And As When Knew, And excerpt: ' quiet voice go on and on. me. As listened to Johnnys * "Johnny!" AND " "What are we gonna" do? They put you in they nearly screamed. rising in I • electric chair for killing Wordplay — Just for I ? people," I was shaking. fun! FIXER-ROOTER: How many words suffix, or root as the multisyllabic UNWITTINGLY can you think of that have the same prefix, word below? UN / WIT / (without knowledge or not by design) / LY USÄNG CUJUIJCÜONS A conjunctive adverb can be used as a transition at the beginning of a sentence followed by a conjunctions should comma. Coordinating and NOT Decide * if subordinating be used as transitions with commas afterward. the following sentences are correct or not (answer down and was 1. But, Jack 2. However, you might want to 3. Meanwhile, the car was slowly fell the 4. Because, that species hill of animal filling is Wrong Wrong parents first. seriously injured. you ask CORRECT or WRONG): Correct up with muddy water. almost extinct. In the following examples, choose the conjunction or conjunctive most sense 5. I Wrong adverb that makes the in context: usually don't like sports cars; (furthermore / therefore / however), the new Ford Shelby GT 500 is pretty 6. That super-hero movie looks see it this weekend. 7. (Even though / Because / Before) getting an F on the test. Wordplay — Just for really I good, (so / but / or) didn't we do my homework, should go I ended up fun! RHYME THYME: up with for awesome. Time to think the following word? DESIGN like a rapper. How many rhymes can you come Usma CONJUNCTÄOWS snx Avoid using two conjunctions that have the same meaning or function. How would you correct the following sentences? prom with me. 1. Because she was cool, so 2. While the band was playing, meanwhile he was too busy texting to asked her to go to I listen. 4. Even though if it's and also I should study for the quiz. cold, nevertheless I still finish this essay, I Decide * need to 3. want to go the following sentences are correct or not (answer 5. Because, that song is skiing. CORRECT or WRONG): Wrong getting really old. 6. The storm made the waves too choppy to surf; furthermore, surfboard was still broken. Correct 7. But 8. I my love Wrong laptop has a virus, however. this book therefore the movie my is going to be awesome! Wrong Wordplay — Just for fun! ANAGRAM: create Rearrange the new words BEST letters in that actually DRUDGERY STAGS (Hint: four score) make the nonsense phrase below to sense. SEVEN If ! you use a conjunctive USRNG CONJUNCÜONS adverb between two independent independent clause and a comma semi-colon after the first conjunctive adverb. adverb interrupts put commas before and after it. independent Add clause, If the conjunctive clauses, put a after the a single the necessary punctuation to the following sentences: * 1. The book however was much , , * 2. My car needs a new transmission :furthermore the better than the movie. brake pads need to be replaced. * 3. * 4. This * * * * , we should Afterwards is an awesome all go out ! , class in fact , for ice cream. think I it's my favorite 5. Dinosaurs for example lived millions of years ago. 6. You wash 7. The shooting therefore was completely justified. 8. Instead , , the dishes meanwhile , I say Wordplay — Just for ; I will sit class ever! and watch TV. : we go camping this weekend.X! fun! FOUR-LETTER WORDS: Take the four-letter word below and change one letter to make a new four-letter word (keep it clean!) Then take that word and change one letter to make a new word. Then take that word and... You get the picture. COAX CONJUNCTRONS How would you correct the following example sentences? * * * ' love The Outsiders , in fact 1. I 2. But I'm not going on that 3. Because, I've 4. I had a cold I think ride; all don't really want to read it is however, X spring, this the best it book looks X So, for a grade. I'll do it ever read! way too and I'm getting book, so I've sick of scary. it. anyway because it's Add a period after book In the following examples, most sense 5. choose the conjunction or conjunctive adverb that makes the in context: important to go to every practice; (otherwise / therefore / however), you won't be able to do your best during the game. It's 6. I'm not going to bail you out, (and / but / nor) will I lie to cover for you. 7. (After / If / Even though) you need to be good 8. I love this you want to make the cheerleading squad, at gymnastics. phone, (but / so / and) Wordplay — Just for it's even on sale right now! fun! DESCRAMBLER: MWOE Try to sort YACRR out the five scrambled words below: ITBARB TIWSTRE PDOURCTS DRY USWG CONJUNCÜOUS In the following word * 1. S.E. Hilton, is the underlined We all had the money to get it—it only costs a quarter if you're not car—but Dally hated to do things the legal way. Coordinating merely looked 2. Dally 3. example sentences from The Outsiders by a coordinating conjunction or a subordinating conjunction? When at her and kept his feet where they were. Subordinating from Kansas came down, Dally was decent to her swearing. Subordinating his 4. He cocked one eyebrow up and the other down, which when something puzzles him or bothers him.Coordinating 5. Soda 6. No wonder Johnny was just held him and pushed Johnny's hurt because Identify the conjunctive adverb in each his he always does Coordinating hair back out of his eyes. want him. Subordinating parents didn't example sentence: Don't forget to replace the batteries once a month; otherwise, the device will stop working 8. It's a Steve's cousin and watched 7. in not your when you need fault; therefore, it you shouldn't most. feel guilty. 9. Also, I'd like to try skydiving. Wordplay — Just for fun! CATALOG CREATOR: The root word "-spir-" means "breath" "spear." How many words can you that contain this root? list and sounds like PRRCÜCE GRRRlAfR USRNC CONJUNCÜOUS WORKSfßßV NAME: PERIOD: COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS connect words, them making so (FANBOYS). phrases, or clauses equal. There are seven of them: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, In the following sentences, circle the coordinating conjunction: 1. Mom asked me to pick up hamburger buns, 2. Some animals have poor vision, so they ketchup, and pickles on make up for it by using my way home. their other senses extremely well. 3. Your clothes are filthy, but there's nothing we can do about it until the washing machine is back from the repair shop. 4. I don't like reading scary stories, 5. We have everything on the 6. Robots are taking over the 7. One must 8. I 9. forgot list, city, nor do yet I I enjoy horror movies. can't shake the feeling that we're forgetting something. and our only hope is to destroy them all! not eat these mushrooms, for they contain a deadly poison. my textbook, After a long so I had to borrow one from Mrs. Franklin. day of playing 10. Release the hostages outside, I always feel tired but happy. or pay the price! SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS connect two clauses emphasizing one and deemphasizing the other. In the following sentences, circle the coordinating conjunction: 11. Although dancing might be fun, I'm too embarrassed to dance * 12. You're going to be in big trouble when have a coordinating conjunction. 13. If you listen to the coach and in front of people. Subordinating conjunction, but does not your parents get home. work your hardest, your game will improve. 14. Pet 15. dragons are hard to care for because they always try to eat their owners. Mike hasn't been back to baseball practice since he ripped his pants in front of everyone. 16. Before the play starts, I'm going to go buy some snacks from the concession stand. 17. My sister always cries whenever she watches that movie. 18. As the band stepped out onto the 19. My dog Max follows me wherever stage, the crowd went wild. go. I 20.After school today, I'm going to play video games with my friends. * #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20 does not have coordinating conjunctions In the following sentences, identify the underlined CONJUNCTION (CC) or a SUBORDINA *21. CC SC CC 22. 23. all word as a COORDINA TING CONJUNCTION (SC): My new smart phone doesn't work at all, I hate The it when you planet has act as if no oxygen you in its can't hear but it looks really cool. what I'm saying. atmosphere, so we'll have to keep our helmets on at times. SC SC 24. 25. No one is allowed to go to the bathroom unless Even though you can't stand being around me, I it's an emergency. think you'd have a great time at prom with me. 29. CC CC SC SC 30. CC We could go to the party, or we could go see that new movie we've been wanting to 26. 27. 28. see. These plants are beautiful I lost my house key, and While you were I deadly. can't remember where sleeping, the doctors replaced My sister won't eat salad Mom and Dad left the spare. your bad kidney with a healthy one. because she thinks anything green must be disgusting. GRfIRRf?R cowccvnows REVIEW FOR TODAY'S QUIZ: * 1. 2. 3. * 4. What What What What a. b. c. is That saying and, if, etc.... a coordinating conjunction? is A word that isn't part of the F.a.n.b.o.y.s. a subordinating conjunction? is a conjunctive adverb? A certain word(s) that's explaining what the kind of word is Adverb is each of the following? Coordinating Conjunction and whenever Conjunctive Adverb C.A. however C.A. e. yet C.C. f. if C.C. g. so C.C. h. furthermore C.A. How would you correct the following sentences? * DO NOT a. However, but you don't have your permission slip. b. The food looks delicious, nevertheless, ; am too full to No Change c. So, what do you want to do today? d. therefore 5. I * * * d. eat. Because , he has a criminal record, consequently ;the police were more harsh with him .