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Understanding Conjunctions: Definition, Examples, and Usage in Sentences

Conjunctions are essential words that connect or link words, phrases, and clauses within sentences. Common conjunctions include "and," "or," "but," "for," "nor," "yet," and "so," each serving to clarify relationships between ideas. For instance, "Would you like mushrooms or broccoli on your pizza?" shows choice, while "Will is tired, but he can’t fall asleep" presents contrast. This guide provides definitions, examples, and a link to a helpful video for further learning.

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Understanding Conjunctions: Definition, Examples, and Usage in Sentences

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  1. What are conjunctions?

  2. Definition:

  3. Definition: Words Phrases

  4. Definition: Conjunctions connect or hook up words, phrases & clauses

  5. Here are common conjunctions…

  6. Here are common conjunctions… • And • Or • But • For • Nor • Yet • So

  7. Or 1. Would you like mushrooms or broccoli on your pizza? 2. Do you like cats or dogs better?

  8. But • Will is tired, but he can’t fall asleep. 2. Gabe wants to go outside, but has homework.

  9. For • Kai was tired after her ride, for she rode 10 miles on my bike. • This surprised Cole, for he had never expected a birthday party.

  10. Yet • I need to clean my room, yet I have no energy. • Tanner wants his allowance, yet he did not do his chores.

  11. Nor • I do not like mushrooms, nor meat on my pizza. • He is neither tall, nor short.

  12. So • Ethan was hungry, so he had something to eat. • My cat is sick, so I will call the vet.

  13. Definition: Conjunctions connect or hook up words, phrases & clauses

  14. Go to this link and watch the video…. http://youtu.be/NWBO9NAYm-U

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