Conjunctions

Tell me about your morning routine:

✔ What time do you wake up?

✔ What do you do in the morning?
✔ What do you do after you get ready?
✔ Do you do anything else before leaving home in the morning?
If I were to write a paragraph about my morning routine, how could I frame my
paragraph using these sentences?
I wake up I get out of bed I brush my teeth I bathe I get ready

I eat breakfast Sometimes I walk the dog I revise schoolwork I check my

bag I pray I say goodbye to my family I wake up timely Sometimes I

get late for the bus

How did the words that we have just written, help in framing the paragraph?
Fill in the blanks to complete the paragraph. Some have been done already.

The morning routine paragraph showed us several things that the writer does in the

morning. It was easy to understand for the sentences were joined together using

certain words that connected two ideas …………. phrases, …………. it puts the

ideas in sequence. But even if these sentences were to be switched around, they

would still be connected using these words. Sometimes, these words help show

contrasting ideas, yet they always seem to be in sequence. These connecting words

are used …………. that all independent clauses come together to show meaning or

result. These connecting words are called coordinating conjunctions.

 Quick Recap

Conjunction Use Example

And Joins together Swans and penguins swim.

An addition

But Shows contrast Swans live on ponds, but

penguins do not.
For To show reason I wore my blue dress for everyone
Or Shows choice was dressing
Penguins up or waddle
slide

Nor Shows negative choice Neither penguins nor ostriches

can fly.

Yet Shows contrast Bryan Wong hurried, yet time was

running out.

So Shows results I wanted to stay home, so I told

my mom I was sick.
Take a look at these sentences:
1. Although it rained all day, the picnic was still a success.
(dependent clause - reason)
2. We went to the park after the rain stopped. (dependent
clause - time)
3. If you study hard, you will get good grades. (dependent
clause - condition)
Talk to your partner to dissect these sentences to
identify the following:
How many clauses are there in each sentence?
Can each clause stand alone as a complete sentence?
Why or why not?
What conjunction is used, and what connects it to in the
sentence?
Conjunct
Use Example
ion
After we eat, we will go watch
After Following a movie.
I washed the clothes although
Although Even though I forgot to put them in the
dryer.
As we headed out the door,
As In comparison with the phone rang.

I will meet you by the fountain

When At that time when I get to the mall.
While we ate dinner, the band
While At the same time played.
Conjunction Use Example
Until last night, we really
Until To the time when needed rain.
We were late because
Because For a reason we had a flat tire.
Before you leave,
Before Earlier please make sure to turn
off the light.
Grandma will take us to
Something that depends the park if we help her
If on something else to rake the yard.
occur first

Since you came to town,

For a reason during the I always have a friend.
Since
period following the time
Identify the conjunctions in the following passage:

Although the weekend seemed to fly by, I had

a wonderful time. Since the weather was
perfect, we spent most of our time outdoors.
We went hiking in the morning, which was a
great way to get some exercise and enjoy the
fresh air. In the afternoon, we had a picnic by
the lake where we could relax and listen to the
birds singing. If we had more time, we would
have loved to go kayaking as well.
Take a look at these sentences:
1. Both the chocolate chip cookies and the brownies
disappeared quickly.
2. We can go to the park either this afternoon or tomorrow
morning.
3. Not only did she win the race, but she also set a new
record.
Talk to your partner to dissect these sentences to
identify the following:
What words or phrases do the conjunctions connect?
How is the sentence structured around the
conjunctions?
Is there anything special about these conjunctions
compared to the regular conjunctions we use?
Identify the conjunctions in the following passage:
Beavers are amazing creatures. Not only are they skilled
swimmers and resourceful foragers, but they are also
incredible builders. They use their strong teeth to gnaw
down trees either for food or to use the branches in their
elaborate dam constructions. These dams are not just
random piles of wood; they are meticulously crafted
structures that control water flow and create deep ponds
perfect for beaver homes. Neither rain nor heavy snow can
easily breach a well-maintained beaver dam. The lodges
they build within these ponds are equally impressive. Made
of interwoven branches and plastered with mud, these cozy
shelters provide warmth and protection for the entire
beaver family. Both adult beavers and their kits contribute
to the construction and maintenance of their dams and
lodges, making them a truly cooperative species.
Identify the conjunctions in the following passage:
Beavers are amazing creatures. Not only are they skilled
swimmers and resourceful foragers, but they are also
incredible builders. They use their strong teeth to gnaw
down trees either for food or to use the branches in their
elaborate dam constructions. These dams are not just
random piles of wood; they are meticulously crafted
structures that control water flow and create deep ponds
perfect for beaver homes. Neither rain nor heavy snow can
easily breach a well-maintained beaver dam. The lodges
they build within these ponds are equally impressive. Made
of interwoven branches and plastered with mud, these cozy
shelters provide warmth and protection for the entire
beaver family. Both adult beavers and their kits contribute
to the construction and maintenance of their dams and
lodges, making them a truly cooperative species.
 Fill conjunctions in each of these sentences.
1.Parrots live in wild places …………. in zoos.

2.Their beaks …………. feet are firm …………. they sit on tree

branches.

3. Their beaks …………. feet are good for climbing.

4.Tame parrots are friendly …………. loyal to their owners.

5.Most parrots live in jungles, …………. some live in grasslands.

6.They eat seeds …………. drink in water holes.

 Fill conjunctions in each of these sentences.
1.Parrots live in wild places or. in zoos.

2.Their beaks and. feet are firm so/and they sit on tree branches.

3. Their beaks and. feet are good for climbing.

4.Tame parrots are friendly and loyal to their owners.

5.Most parrots live in jungles, but some live in grasslands.

6.They eat seeds and drink in water holes.

Identify the conjunction in each of these sentences.

1. I had hardly stepped outside when the wind whipped me into

circles.
2. The piano prodigy can both memorize a song at one glance
and compose her own songs in an hour.
3. The class will either take their exam today or review the
concepts one more time.
4. Whether you like it or not, you must clean your room.
5. He not only is a stellar student, but he also is a great athlete.
Identify the conjunction in each of these sentences.

1. I had hardly stepped outside when the wind whipped me into

circles.
2. The piano prodigy can both memorize a song at one glance
and compose her own songs in an hour.
3. The class will either take their exam today or review the
concepts one more time.
4. Whether you like it or not, you must clean your room.
5. He not only is a stellar student, but he also is a great athlete.
 Complete the passage using suitable conjunctions
I woke up with the start ______ I heard a loud noise that sounded like
utensils crashing on the floor. scared, I wondered whether I should wake
my parents _____ not. I decided to let them sleep _____ discover the
source of sound myself. Mustering as much as courage as I could, I
opened the door. I peeped out __ darkness. I let out a sigh of relief, _____
was on my guard as I stepped out of the room. I made my way to the
kitchen where I assumed the sound must have come from. _____ did I
enter the kitchen when I saw a pair of glowing eyes staring at me. Frozen,
I fumbled about for the lights. finally, I found a switch _____ turned on
the lights and saw a big black cat sitting on the kitchen table. _____ had it
dropped the utensils to the floor, but it was also drinking the milk kept on
the table! Neither I _____ the cat moved for a moment. Then, within the
blink of an eye, it jumped out of the window. I laughed at myself for
getting so scared _____ I cleaned up the mess.
 Complete the passage using suitable conjunctions
I woke up with the start when I heard a loud noise that sounded like
utensils crashing on the floor. scared, I wondered whether I should wake
my parents or not. I decided to let them sleep and discover the source of
sound myself. Mustering as much as courage as I could, I opened the
door. I peeped out into darkness. I let out a sigh of relief, yet was on my
guard as I stepped out of the room. I made my way to the kitchen where I
assumed the sound must have come from. Hardly did I enter the kitchen
when I saw a pair of glowing eyes staring at me. Frozen, I fumbled about
for the lights. finally, I found a switch and turned on the lights and saw a
big black cat sitting on the kitchen table. Not only had it dropped the
utensils to the floor, but it was also drinking the milk kept on the table!
Neither I nor the cat moved for a moment. Then, within the blink of an
eye, it jumped out of the window. I laughed at myself for getting so
scared yet I cleaned up the mess.
Thank you