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Conjunctions and Interjections

Conjunctions and Interjections. Conjunction. A conjunction joins words or word groups. The word “and” joins the words. . I like candy and cookies. and. Coordinating Conjunctions. Coordinating conjunctions join words or word groups that are used in the same way. F A N B O Y S

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Conjunctions and Interjections

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  1. Conjunctions and Interjections

  2. Conjunction • Aconjunctionjoins words or word groups. • The word “and” joins the words. I like candy and cookies. and

  3. Coordinating Conjunctions • Coordinating conjunctions join words or word groups that are used in the same way. F A N B O Y S For example: • I have read Diary of a SpiderandDiary of a Worm. • Did you see American Idol orAmerica’s Got Talent last night? O R N D U T R O E T O R

  4. Correlative Conjunctions • Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions both…and not only…but also either…or whether…or neither…nor For example: • BothLady Gaga and Adele are famous singers. • Should I have eithersalad or cake for lunch? and both

  5. Interjections • An interjection is a word that expresses emotion. • Aha • Ouch • Wow • Yikes • Yippee • Oops • Hey • Hi Oops!

  6. In addition… • When interjections are used alone, they do NOT form a complete sentence, so in formal writing they are usually used as part of a sentence. • However, interjections are not grammatically connected to the sentence. • Their only function is to express emotion.

  7. A few examples: • Drat! I spilled my coffee! (expresses anger or annoyance) • Oh dear, I’m going to be late. (expresses worry) • You got 100% on the test! Wow! (expresses surprise)

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