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Conjunctions

Conjunctions. By Cheryl M. Hamilton 5 th Grade. CONJUNCTIONS. A conjunction is a word such as and, but , or or that joins words, phrases, or sentences . Conjunction “And”. Use and to join related ideas: Deer and elk are similar animals . Conjunction “But”.

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Conjunctions

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  1. Conjunctions By Cheryl M. Hamilton 5th Grade

  2. CONJUNCTIONS • A conjunction is a word such as and, but, or orthat joins words, phrases, or sentences.

  3. Conjunction “And” • Use and to join related ideas: • Deer and elk are similar animals.

  4. Conjunction “But” • Use butto join contrasting ideas: • That deer looks small but healthy.

  5. Conjunction “Or” • Use or to suggest a choice: • Do you like to shop or read?

  6. More on Conjunctions • You can use conjunctions to make compound subjects, compound predicates,and compound sentences. • Place a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence.

  7. Conjunction Example • Compound Subject • No wolves or bears lived at the zoo.

  8. Conjunction Example • Compound Predicate • The band played and entertained us for hours.

  9. Conjunction Example • Compound Sentence • The bears grew fat, and their numbers grew quickly.

  10. Let’s Practice • http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/literacy/joining_words/play/

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