Lesson 78 - Parts of Speech - Conjunctions

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A conjunction is a word that joins other words, phrases (groups of words), or clauses (groups of words with a subject and verb).  

 

Co-ordinate conjunctions join words, phrases, or clauses of equal rank. They are the following: and, but, or, nor, for, and yet. (For and yet can only join clauses.)

Instructions: Find the co-ordinate conjunctions which are joining clauses in these sentences.

1. I do not like the idea, yet I will help.

2. The trip was a delight for us, for we had a great time.

3. The mail has not arrived, nor will it come today.

4. I will speak the truth, or I will not work for you.

5. Mom likes Christmas, but Dad likes Halloween.

6. Ann washes the walls, and Pam vacuums the carpet.

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Answers:

1. I do not like the idea, yet I will help.

2. The trip was a delight for us, for we had a great time.

3. The mail has not arrived, nor will it come today.

4. I will speak the truth, or I will not work for you.

5. Mom likes Christmas, but Dad likes Halloween.

6. Ann washes the walls, and Pam vacuums the carpet.

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