1. Conjunctions connect ideas.

2. Conjunctions connect words or groups of words.
There are three groups of conjunctions.
Coordinating conjunctions
Correlative conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions

3. Coordinating Conjunctions and for or yet but nor so
These conjunctions connect:
Words of the same kind, such as two or more nouns or verbs
Larger groups of words such as prepositional phrases
Entire sentences

4. Verbs: They printed out directions but forgot to bring them
In the following examples, the coordinating conjunctions are underlined. The words they connect are italicized.
Nouns: My cousin and his wife left yesterday for a trip to Washington, D.C.
Verbs: They printed out directions but forgot to bring them
P/Phrases: Put the luggage on the doorstep or in the garage.
Sentences: Our family wanted to go to the park, but we decided to go to the fair instead.

5. Correlative Conjunctions both. and neither. nor either. or whether
Correlative Conjunctions both . . .and neither. . .nor either . . .or whether. . . or not only but also
These conjunctions connect the same kinds of words or groups of words as do coordinating conjunctions, but correlative conjunctions are used IN PAIRS.
Nouns: We have seen both Cynthia and Sam today.
Pronouns: Either you or I will be the leader on the trail.
Verbs: The sick hiker would neither eat nor drink.

6. 1. Pearl Harbor is both majestic and awe inspiring.
Prep. Phrases: We hiked slowly, whether in a large group or by ourselves. *Two Sentences: Not only are the Sierra Mountains rugged, but they are also beautiful.
Practice: Circle the conjunctions in each sentence and underline the words being connected by the conjunction.
1. Pearl Harbor is both majestic and awe inspiring.
2. Neither my mother nor my sister is eager to go.
3. It’s not whether we win or lose but how we played the game.

7. Practice 2. The entire family cooked and baked. _______
Find and circle the conjunctions below. Write C for each coordinating conjunction and COR for correlative conjunctions.
1. Neither my brother nor my sister is eager to go.____
2. The entire family cooked and baked. _______
3. My brother will sing or dance for the talent show.____
4. Whether Diane or Annette represents us is unimportant. _________
5. The old coat is worn yet comfortable.____
6. Both John and Joey will play quarterback._____

8. Interjections
*An interjection expresses feeling or emotion and functions independently of a sentence.
*It is set off from the rest of the sentence with an exclamation mark or a comma.
Wow! Hurray
uh, Ouch
Gee, Well..

9. Expressing Emotion with Interjections
Emotion Interjection
Surprise Gee, I never expected to see you today.
Impatience Darn, they missed their train.
Joy Hurray! We won.
Pain Ouch, I hurt my finger.
Hesitation We, uh, think you're wrong
Impatience Hey! Keep your hands off that camera.
Capitalize the word after an exclamation mark. Do not capitalize the word after a comma.

10. Practice Wow! I never expected a fur coat. ______
Underline the interjection in each sentence. In the space, write which emotion the interjection conveys.
Wow! I never expected a fur coat. ______
Gee, I won a prize in the lottery. _______
Uh, I’m afraid I’ve forgotten your name.________
Hey! Don’t scratch my new car.________
Darn, I forgot my homework._________

11. Using Interjections (Surprise)_______ I never expected this.
Use an appropriate interjection to express the feeling shown in parentheses.
(Surprise)_______ I never expected this.
(Impatience)________ We have to catch the train.
(Pain)_______ I caught my finger in the door.
(Dislike)_______ I don’t like that hat at all.
(Joy)________ We’re thrilled you came.