Conjunctions

When to Use Each Conjunction: Conjunctions These conjunctions are very common words. They are very small, made up of three or fewer letters. When to Use Each Conjunction: Function Conjunction To communicate addition (additive) and, or , nor, etc To communicate contrast (adversative) but, yet, although,etc To communicate cause (causal) so, thus, hence, therefore, etc To communicate time sequence (temporal) then, next, after that, secondly, finally, etc

Examples of conjunctions in sentences: Conjunctions cont…. Examples of conjunctions in sentences: Ex. The students were given home and class assignments first. Then, they were given the mid-term exam. (then can initially begin the second clause.) Ex. The students were given home and class assignments first, (and) then , they were given the mid-term exam. (then can initially begin the second clause after (and))

Examples of conjunctions in sentences: Conjunctions cont…. Examples of conjunctions in sentences: Ex. The students were given home and class assignments first. Next, they were given the mid-term exam. (next can initially begin the second clause.) Ex. The students were given home and class assignments first, (and) next, they were given the mid-term exam. (next can initially begin the second clause after (and)) Ex. The students were given home and class assignments first. They were given the mid-term exam next. (next can also end the second clause.)

Examples of conjunctions in sentences: Conjunctions cont…. Examples of conjunctions in sentences: Ex. The students were given home and class assignments first. After that, they were given the mid-term exam. (after that can initially begin the second clause.) Ex. The students were given home and class assignments first, (and) after that, they were given the mid-term exam. (after that can initially begin the second clause after (and)) Ex. The students were given home and class assignments first. They were given the mid-term exam after that . (after that can also end the second clause.)

When to Use Each Conjunction: More Conjunctions... These are likely used less often; however, they serve an important function. When to Use Each Conjunction: Function Conjunction To communicate time sequence first, secondly thirdly, finally, at last eventually in the end, etc

Underline the conjunctions then write above them Add-conj / Adver-conj / Cau-conj / Temp-conj: First, I hope that this presentation has enhanced your understanding about the functions and uses of conjunctions because they are vital to cohesion. Hence, you will use them more correctly in your writing and speaking. However, check your understanding of conjunctions with this quiz or review. So, you should rewrite this paragraph and check, but don’t copy from your classmate. Then, you should submit it to your teacher in class. In consequence, you will receive extra participation marks. I expect many of you to get high marks in this quiz although it might seem difficult. Finally, I apologize if this presentation has not enhanced your understanding. Yet, you should read your handbook.