The document discusses conjunctions, which are words that join words or groups of words. There are two main types of conjunctions: coordinating conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions. Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal value, such as with "and", "or", and "but". Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses that cannot stand alone as a sentence and are dependent on the rest of the sentence for their meaning, such as with "since", "because", and "while". The document provides examples and exercises to illustrate the different types of conjunctions.

1. Conjunctions

2. Let’s Review . . .
The conjunction is the seventh of the eight parts
of speech. Just for the record, here are all eight:
• Noun
• Pronoun
• Adjective
• Verb
• Adverb
• Preposition
• Conjunction
• Interjection

3. First, let's start with a basic
definition:
Conjunctions are words that join words
or groups of words.
There are two main types:
coordinating conjunctions
subordinating conjunctions

4. Coordinating conjunctions include:
• For
• And
• Nor
• But
• Or
• Yet
• So
These conjunctions connect words, phrases, and
clauses of equal value.

5. Let’s practice . . .
Write 3 sentences that include coordinating
conjunctions.
Do they connect words, phrases, and
clauses of equal value?

6. Independent Clauses:
Clauses of equal value are called independent clauses and
can stand on their own as separate sentences.
Example:
John is running in this race, and I am carrying his water
bottle.
Each clause can stand alone:
John is running in this race.
I am carrying his water bottle.
Double check your sentences - conjunctions connect
words, phrases, and clauses of equal value.

7. Subordinating conjunctions:
Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent
clauses.
Dependent clauses cannot stand alone as a single
sentence.
In fact, the clause is dependent on the rest of the
sentence for its meaning.

8. Dependent Clauses:
Dependent Clauses cannot stand alone as a single
sentence.
The clause is dependent on the rest of the sentence for its
meaning.
Example:
Since I will not be home, Tina will answer the phone.
"Since I will not be home" doesn't make sense by itself.
It is dependent on the rest of the sentence for its meaning.

9. Most commonly used subordinating conjunctions include:
• Although
• Because
• As
• While
• Until
• Whether
• Since
• After
• So that
• When
• Before
• If
Subordinating Conjunctions

10. Conjunction Quiz
Find the conjunctions in the following sentences.
Label them “C” for coordinating or “S” for subordinating.
1. He listened to the man's story and reported it to the policeman on duty.
2. I haven't seen my brother since he left for college.
3. Your aunt or your uncle will pick you up from school today.
4. Tom, Jane, Sue, and Tim will be going on the trip.
5. I remember the old school book, for it was once mine.
6. Sarah did not feel well, but she went to class anyway.
7. Although the old man was hungry, he never said a word to anyone.
8. I think I heard that on the television or radio although I am not sure.