Grade 7 - Conjunctions

Conjunctions

What are conjunctions?

A conjunction is a part of speech that joins two words, phrases or clauses together.

There are three types of conjunctions:

Coordinating conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions, also called coordinators, are conjunctions that connect two or more equal items. Rember how I said the two clauses are equally important, “ They are both main peanuts in the {pakkie}!” 😆 

Examples:

• He plays tennis and soccer
• He works quickly but accurately
• You’d better do your homework, or you’ll get a terrible grade.

Correlative conjunctions

Correlative conjunctions are used in pairs.They work in pairs to coordinate two items. Examples of correlative conjunctions include both…and…, either…or, not only… but also…

Examples:

• I didn’t know that she can neitherread nor
• You can eitherwalk to school or take the bus.
• BothSara and James are invited to the party.
• Whetheryou watch TV or do your homework is your decision.
• Not onlyare they noisy but they are also

Subordinating conjunctions

Subordinating conjunctions, also called subordinators, are conjunctions that join a dependent (or subordinating) clause to an independent (or main) clause.

Rember how I said the two clauses are different in importance, the main clause can stand on its own and make complete sense.

“ Only one main peanut in the {pakkie}!”   😆 

Examples:

• He reads the newspapers after he finishes work.
• Even if you get the best grade in the writing test, you’ll need to pass an oral test.
• Although he is very old, he goes jogging every morning.
• She didn’t go to school because she was ill.
• They went to bed since it was late
• As soon as the teacher had arrived, they started work.

“So”, subordinating conjunction or coordinator?

“So” is a small English word that can have different meanings. As mentioned in the table above, it is commonly used as a coordinator rather than as a subordinating conjunction. There are, however, instances when “so” may introduce purpose and in this case “so” is used as a subordinating conjunction.

Examples:

• “I took my umbrella with me so I wouldn’t get wet.”
• ” I stayed so I could see you.”

AKTIWITEITE

Complete the sentences with one of the words or phrases:

however; as though; in case; to some extent; as soon as; considering; in order to; as long as;

1. __________ hard he tried, he still couldn't understand the computer manual.

2. They took ice-axes with them __________ they needed to cut steps in the ice.

3. We have nothing to fear from our enemies __________ we keep our nerve.

4. __________ that this is Henry's first competition, he has achieved a very respectable score.

5. He became an American citizen __________ promote his business interests.

6. "It looks __________ the same man committed both crimes." said the inspector.

7. While I accept your arguments __________, I cannot support the action you are taking.

8. "__________ the enemy crosses the stream, open fire!" said the captain.

Answers:

1. However
2. İn case
3. As long as
4. Considering
5. İn order to
6. As though
7. To some extent
8. As soon as

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