Conjunctions

Conjunctions and Interjections
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.
Conjunctions join two or more words. Example: I went to the store to buy eggs, milk, and bread.
Conjunctions can join two prepositional phrases. Ex. I went skiing down the hill and past the trees.
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 awhile, but then I played chess.
Types of Conjunctions
One type of conjunction is the coordinating conjunction. They connect words, phrases, and clauses, which are sentences. They connect things of equal value. (This means that they would connect a noun with another noun or a prepositional phrase with another prepositional phrase.)
There are seven coordinating conjunctions: and but or for
nor
yet
so
Coordinating conjunctions affect the meaning of your sentence. And connects things that are alike or joined together. Ex. I want popcorn and pizza.
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.
Coordinating conjunctions affect the meaning of your sentence. Or is used to offer a choice. Ex. Do I want popcorn or pizza?
Coordinating conjunctions affect the meaning of your sentence. Nor is used to offer a negative choice. Ex. I do not want popcorn nor pizza.
Coordinating conjunctions affect the meaning of your sentence. Yet is used to show a change. When it is used to combine two sentences, you must put a comma before it. Ex. I want popcorn, yet I also want pizza.
Coordinating conjunctions affect the meaning of your sentence. So is used to show a relationship between things. When it is used to combine two sentences, you must put a comma before it. Ex. I want popcorn, so I made some.
Coordinating conjunctions affect the meaning of your sentence. For is also used to show a relationship between things. When it is used to combine two sentences, you must put a comma before it. Ex. I ordered a pizza, for I was hungry.
Another type of conjunction is called correlative conjunctions. Correlative conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses, which are sentences. Correlative conjunctions connect things of equal value. (This means that they will connect a verb with another verb or a sentence with another sentence.)
Correlative Conjunctions are not single words. They work in pairs. There are five pairs of correlative conjunctions: both.and whether.or neither.nor
not only.but also
either.or
Examples of Correlative Conjunctions

I saw both the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building.
I dont want neither pickles nor tomato on my hamburger.
I dont know whether to play baseball or to play basketball this year.

Either the student or the teacher can answer the question.
Not only do I play the flute, but I also play the clarinet.
Interjections
What is an Interjection?
An interjection is something that interrupts a sentence. It is something that also expresses your emotions like happiness, fear, anger, or pain. Some examples of interjections are: ouch, wow, uh oh, oh no, gosh, shhhh
Punctuating Interjections
If an interjection is spoken calmly, simply put a comma after it and continue the sentence. Ex. Shhh, the baby is sleeping.
Ex. Oh my, I dropped my pencil.
Punctuating Interjections
If an interjection is spoken with more emotion, it is followed by an exclamation point. The next word is then capitalized. Ex. Ouch! I just cut my finger. Ex. He scored the winning touchdown. Wow!
First, let's start with a basic definition:

Interjections are exclamatory words that express strong emotion.
Interjections have no other grammatical connection with or relationship to the rest of the sentence.
Interjections:
Interjections may be followed by either commas or exclamation points. Examples: Ouch! That hurt! Oh, what a wonderful movie! Great! What a terrific idea! Aha! I've found your secret! Alas, the poet was no more.
Lets practice . . .
In groups write a funny dialogue with interjections and then role play it.
Interjection Quiz
Identify the interjections in the following sentences. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Goodness! He listened to the man's story and reported it to the police immediately! Oh, I haven't seen my brother since he left for college! Oops! I dropped the jelly. No! Don't touch that! Help! I'm about to fall!
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The poor dear was, alas, destitute and hungry.

Wait! Don't leave me behind in this cave! Ah, I've heard that trick before.

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not only.but also

Examples of Correlative Conjunctions

Examples of Correlative Conjunctions

I dont want neither pickles nor tomato on my hamburger.

Examples of Correlative Conjunctions

I dont know whether to play baseball or to play basketball this year.

Examples of Correlative Conjunctions

Examples of Correlative Conjunctions

Ex. Oh my, I dropped my pencil.

First, let's start with a basic definition:

The poor dear was, alas, destitute and hungry.

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