🐝 3rd to 5th · Grammar & Spelling
What is a conjunction?
A conjunction is a word that joins words or sentences, such as and, but, or, so and because. And, but, or and so are coordinating conjunctions. Because, although, when and if are subordinating conjunctions, which join a main idea to one that cannot stand alone.
- L.3.1h
- L.5.1a
Examples
- I like apples and pears.
- He was tired, but he kept going.
- We stayed in because it rained.
Tip: For, and, nor, but, or, yet and so can join two whole sentences. Their first letters spell FANBOYS.
Try three
Which conjunction fits: I wanted to play, ___ it was too dark. (but, or, because)
Show the answer and why
Answer: butBut joins two ideas that pull against each other.Find the conjunction: You can have milk or juice.
Show the answer and why
Answer: orOr joins two choices.Join them with so: It was cold. I wore a hat.
Show the answer and why
Answer: It was cold, so I wore a hat.So joins a cause to what happened next.