Conjunctions and Interjections Test
What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?
Connects two like things (such as subjects, verbs, objects, phrases, or clauses) using FANBOYS SV, CC SV --- S CC S V --- S V CC V --- etc
Which type of conjunction uses FANBOYS?
Coordinating Conjunctions
Either/or, neither/nor, Not only/but also are what kind of conjunction?
Correlative Conjunctions
Find the sentences that use correlative conjunctions as examples:
Either you study, or you don't. Not only did she study, but also she passed!
What is the purpose of a conjunction?
Hooking up words and phrases and clauses
Find the coordinating conjunction examples:
I like chocolate and ice cream. The bus came early, so I barely made it!
Find the sentences that use conjunctive adverbs as examples:
I provided this study guide; therefore, everyone studied! Everyone studied; in conclusion, everyone passed!
What is the purpose of an interjection?
Interjections express feeling or emotion and function independently from the rest of the sentence.
What is the purpose of a correlative conjunction?
Pairs of conjunctions that join words or word groups that are used in the same way - they are used to compare things, or to SHOW THE CORRELATION
What is the purpose of a conjunctive adverb?
These are used as conjunctions to connect complete ideas. They are often used as transitions, connecting different ideas by showing comparisons, contrasts, or results. These always have a semicolon! S + v; subjunctive adverb (no cap), s + v
What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?
This conjunction connects two ideas by making one idea dependent on the other. Typically, this means that you have two clauses, one is independent and the other is dependent/subordinate. The subordinating clause starts with a subordinating conjunction. SC SV, SV --- SV SC SV **The part of the sentence that leaves you hanging is subordinate!
Find the sentences that use subordinating conjunctions as examples:
When he came to school, he worked hard! I enjoy going to Portillo's because I love their salads!
Find the sentences that use interjections as an example:
Yahtzee! I won the game! CHEESE AND RICE! That was a close one!
FANBOYS stands for...
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
