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Learning Objective: Today we will combine simple sentences using conjunctions. Vocabulary. Today we are going to combine sentences using conjunctions. Combine – to put together + =
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Learning Objective: Today we will combine simple sentences using conjunctions.
Vocabulary Today we are going to combine sentences using conjunctions. Combine – to put together + = Conjunctions – words that combine a sentence are conjunctions and include and, or, but and so.
Conjunctions • AND - joins two similar ideas together. • BUT - joins two contrasting ideas together. • OR - joins two alternative ideas together. • SO - show that the second ideas is the result of the first.
Combining Sentences My dog barked. My dog jumped in the air. Compound sentence: My dog barked, andjumped in the air. Steps Read the two sentences Find the common subject or predicate. Pick the best conjunction to combine the two sentences. (and, or, but, so)
Compound Sentences I tried to swim. I sank to the bottom of the pool. Compound sentence: I tried to swim, but sank to the bottom of the pool. Steps Read the two sentences Find the common subject or predicate. Pick the best conjunction to combine the two sentences. (and, or, but, so)
Compound Sentences I fell off my bike. I had to get a bandage. Compound sentence: I fell off my bike, so I had to get a bandage. Steps Read the two sentences Find the common subject or predicate. Pick the best conjunction to combine the two sentences. (and, or, but, so)
Compound Sentences Some farms grow crops. Some farmers raise cattle. A. Some farmers grow crops and raise cattle. • B. Some farmers grow crops but raise cattle. • C. Some farmers grow crops, raise cattle.
Compound Sentences David ate a strawberry. David ate a banana. • A. David ate a strawberry banana. • B. David ate a strawberry and a banana. • C. David ate a strawberry or a banana.