Conjunctions &
Interjections
p. 26 - 28; p. 29
Essential Questions
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to
answer the following questions:
1. What are the FANBOYS? List them.
2. Can you list the word pairs (correlative
conjunctions)?
3. Subordinating conjunctions and conjunctive
adverbs are words that join what?
4. What is the difference between a mild and a
strong interjection?
Conjunctions
Conjunctions connect words or groups of
words.
Conjunctions
connecting words or groups of words.
COORDINATING
CONJUNCTIONS
FANBOYS, also known as coordinating conjunctions,
connect words or groups of words of equal importance in
a sentence.
Coordinating Conjunctions
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
Sonia and her friend watched the movie.
We walked to the park, and we played.
Conjunctions
connecting words or groups of words.
FANBOYS
Also called coordinating
conjunctions:
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So
CORRELATIVE
CONJUNCTIONS
Word pairs that serve to join words or groups of
words.
Correlative Conjunctions
both … and neither … nor
either … or not only … but also
whether … or
Either the music or the visual images will grab
your attention.
Tip: If you find a FANBOYS, check for a pair.
Conjunctions
connecting words or groups of words.
FANBOYS Correlative
Conjunctions
Also called coordinating Word pairs:
conjunctions:
For both...and
And either...or
Nor neither...nor
But whether...or
Or not only...but also
Yet
So
SUBORDINATING
CONJUNCTIONS
Introduces subordinate clauses (word groups that
cannot stand alone as sentences) and join them to
independent clauses (groups of words that could stand
alone as sentences.
Tip: Look for separate sentences and the word that joins
them.
Subordinating Conjunctions
after although as/as if
as though because before
even though in order that provided that
since so that than
unless until when
where whereas while
that if
We will go to the football game after we attend the
Conjunctions
connecting words or groups of words.
FANBOYS Correlative Subordinating
Conjunctions Conjunctions
Also called coordinating Word pairs: after
conjunctions: as/as although
if
For both...and as though because
And either...or before if
so that than
Nor neither...nor
since
But whether...or that
Or not only...but also unless when
until
Yet while
So where
whereas
provided that
in order that
Tip:
Look for separate
sentences.
CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS
Used to express relationships between independent
clauses (Independent clauses are word groups that could
make sentences by themselves).
Tip: Look for semicolons joining sentences.
Conjunctive Adverbs
accordingly hence also
nevertheless still finally
consequently furthermore instead
however besides thus
otherwise similarly therefore
I studied for the test; therefore, I earned an A.
I enjoy reading; however, I also love movies.
Conjunctions
connecting words or groups of words.
FANBOYS Correlative Subordinating Conjunctive
Conjunctions Conjunctions Adverbs
after accordingly
Also called coordinating Word pairs:
conjunctions: as/as although instead
if hence
both...and as though because also
For before if nevertheless
And either...or so that than still
Nor neither...nor since thus
that finally
But whether...or consequently
unless when
Or not only...but also until furthermore
however
Yet while
besides
So where
whereas otherwise
provided that similarly
in order that therefore
Tip:
1. What are the FANBOYS? List them.
Look for separate Tip: Look for semicolons.
2. Can you list the word pairs (correlative conjunctions)?
sentences.
3. Subordinating conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs are words that join what?
PRACTICE & APPLY P.
28
Turn to page 28 in your grammar textbook. You will
complete #1-5 from Exercise A on page 28. Do
your work on the back of the notes page. Once
you have completed your work, check your
answers on the next slide to see how you did.
Directions: Write the conjunctions in # 1-5. If there
are none in a sentence, write None.
Answer Key
1. when; and
2. that
3. either/or
4. but
5. and; and; consequently
Interjections
Interjections
INTERJECTIONS
A word or phrase used to express
emotion.
Tip: Interjections often appear at the
start of a sentence.
Interjections
a word or phrase used to express emotion.
Tip
Interjections often
appear at the start
of a sentence.
Strong Interjections
A strong interjection is used to express
strong emotion and is followed by an
exclamation point.
Examples
Wow!
Hey!
Ouch!
Aha!
Yikes!
Interjections
a word or phrase used to express emotion.
Strong Interjections
Tip
Interjections often Used to express
appear at the start strong emotion and
of a sentence. is followed by an
exclamation point.
Mild Interjections
A mild interjection is used to express mild
emotion and is set off by a comma.
Examples
Gee,
Boy,
Well,
Yes,
No,
Unbelievable,
Interjections
a word or phrase used to express emotion.
Tip Strong Interjections Mild Interjections
Interjections often Used to express used to express mild
appear at the start strong emotion and emotion and is set off
of a sentence. is followed by an by a comma.
exclamation point.
What is the difference between a mild and a strong interjection?
PRACTICE & APPLY P.
29
Turn to page 29 in your grammar textbook. You will
complete #1-5 from Exercise A on page 29. Do
your work on the back of the notes page. Once
you have completed your work, check your
answers on the next slide to see how you did.
Directions: For #1-5, choose the better
interjection.
Answer Key
1. Great!
2. Well,
3. Hey!
4. Here,
5. Wow!
