Conjunction Worksheets by Mr. Johanson at the Word Place
- 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, phases, or clauses of equal rank.
- There are two kinds: simple and correlative.
- Subordinate conjunctions join dependent clauses to independent clauses.
- I will refer to them simply as co-ordinate, correlative, and subordinate.
- The co-ordinate conjunctions are the following: and, but, or, nor, for, and yet. (For and yet can only join clauses.)
- The correlative conjunctions are always in pairs. They are either-or, neither-nor, both-and, not only-but also, and whether-or.
- Some common subordinate conjunctions are after, although, as, as if, because, before, if, since, so that, than, unless, until, when, where, while.
- The co-ordinate and correlative conjunctions should be memorized since they are common and few in number.
Lesson 76
Find the co-ordinate conjunctions which are joining words in the following sentences and the words that are joined.
1. Jeff and I mowed all the lawns.
2. Grandpa is a slow but strong person.
3. Our guest will be Jeanne or Barbara.
4. I did not like nor appreciate your actions.
5. You or I must do the dishes.
Lesson 77
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, phases, or clauses of equal rank.
The co-ordinate conjunctions are the following: and, but, or, nor, for, and yet. (For and yet can only join clauses.)
Find the co-ordinate conjunctions which are joining phrases in these sentences and the phrases that are joined.
1. The girls ran up the path and over the hill.
2. I became ill by eating the food and stuffing myself.
3. Meet me by the fountain or near the train station.
4. He should have arrived or will be arriving soon.
5. Joe had promised to come but did not keep his promise.
Lesson 78
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, phases, or clauses of equal rank.
The co-ordinate conjunctions are the following: and, but, or, nor, for, and yet. (For and yet can only join clauses.)
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.
Lesson 79
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, phases, or clauses of equal rank.
The co-ordinate conjunctions are the following: and, but, or, nor, for, and yet. (For and yet can only join clauses.)
Find the co-ordinate conjunctions in these sentences and tell if they are joining words, phrases, or clauses.
1. Will and I went to the game, but Jeff and Jim went swimming.
2. I will go, but I will stay in the hotel or in the waiting room.
3. The men work through the day and into the night.
4. The message will be sent tomorrow or the next day and will arrive in time for the event.
5. He would not help, nor would he allow me to help.
Lesson 80
A conjunction is a word that joins other words, phrases (groups of words), or clauses (groups of words with a subject and verb). Correlative conjunctions join words, phases, or clauses of equal rank.
The correlative conjunctions are always in pairs. They are either-or, neither-nor, both-and, not only-but also, and whether-or.
Find the correlative conjunctions joining words in the following sentences.
1. Either you or I will have to move.
2. I like neither writing nor reading.
3. Your work is both neat and accurate.
4. The meal is not only delicious but also nutritious.
5. The little boy didn't know whether to cry or not.
Quiz - Lessons 76-80
A conjunction is a word that joins other words, phrases, or clauses. Co-ordinate conjunctions join words, phases, or clauses of equal rank.
The co-ordinate conjunctions are the following: and, but, or, nor, for, and yet. (For and yet can only join clauses.)
The correlative conjunctions are always in pairs. They are either-or, neither-nor, both-and, not only-but also, and whether-or.
Find the co-ordinate and correlative conjunctions in these sentences.
1. The boys and the girls not only like but also adore both the puppies and the kittens.
2. My mother or my father will come to see you either today or tomorrow.
3. Neither the plane nor the train would arrive on time.
4. Both the man and his friend came down the hall and went into the room.
5. The cook didn't know whether to bake or to mash the potatoes for supper.
6. I didn't win the race, but I didn't care.
7. The trip will take us through the hills and across the valleys.
8. Canada is both beautiful and cold, but I like to visit there.
9. Jeff and Jim are brothers, yet they are not alike.
10. Carl likes to eat and sleep but not work.
Lesson 81
A conjunction is a word that joins other words, phrases, or clauses.
Correlative conjunctions join words, phases, or clauses of equal rank.
The correlative conjunctions are always in pairs. They are either-or,
neither-nor, both-and, not only-but also, and whether-or.
List the correlative conjunctions joining phrases in the following
sentences.
1. You can go neither to the corn maze nor to the movie.
2. Not only in the movie but also in the book, the plot was
outstanding.
3. I will wear either the gray coat or the brown sweater with this
pair of pants.
4. I didn't know whether to correct him or let him learn the hard
way.
5. I enjoyed both reading the book and seeing the movie.
Lesson 82
Locate the correlative conjunctions joining clauses in these sentences.
1. Either I heard someone knocking, or I thought that I did.
2. Whether you like it, or they like it, doesn't matter.
3. Both what I say, and what I do are important.
4. Not only will I do my best, but also I will do it correctly.
5. Neither had the man gone, nor was he going soon.
Lesson 83
A conjunction is a word that joins other words, phrases, or clauses. Correlative conjunctions join words, phases, or clauses of equal rank.
The correlative conjunctions are always in pairs. They are either-or, neither-nor, both-and, not only-but also, and whether-or.
Find the correlative conjunctions in these sentences and tell if they are joining words, phrases, or clauses.
1. I like neither the blue one nor the red one.
2. Both the man and his wife wanted not only the television but also the VCR.
3. Whether you like it, or you don't like it, I am going home.
4. Either you get the work done now, or I will get someone else to do it.
5. Both the letter to the editor and the response to it were gratifying.
Lesson 84
A conjunction is a word that joins other words, phrases, or clauses.
Subordinate conjunctions join dependent clauses (a sentence that must be
attached to another clause to make sense) to independent clauses (a
sentence that makes sense by itself).
Some common subordinate conjunctions are after, although, as, as if,
because, before, if, since, so that, than, unless, until, when, where,
while.
Find the subordinate conjunctions in these sentences.
1. If you don't mind, I will return in a week.
2. I am working hard because I want to succeed.
3. I will not be going north until the weather changes.
4. Unless you are correct about the trail, we will be lost in these
mountains.
5. He can do this work better than I can.
Quiz - Lessons 81-84
A conjunction is a word that joins other words, phrases, or clauses.
Co-ordinate conjunctions join words, phases, or clauses of equal rank.
There are two kinds: simple and correlative. Subordinate conjunctions join
dependent clauses to independent clauses. I will refer to them simply as
co-ordinate, correlative, and subordinate.
The co-ordinate conjunctions are the following: and, but, or, nor, for,
and yet. (For and yet can only join clauses.)
The correlative conjunctions are always in pairs. They are either-or,
neither-nor, both-and, not only-but also, and whether-or.
Some common subordinate conjunctions are after, although, as, as if,
because, before, if, since, so that, than, unless, until, when, where, and
while.
Find the conjunctions in these sentences, and tell whether it is
co-ordinate, correlative, or subordinate.
1. If you have time, visit your sister while you are in Tucson.
2. The hurricane damaged not only North Carolina but also New Jersey.
3. The injured boy could neither walk nor talk.
4. Soccer and basketball are popular sports throughout the world.
5. The principal and the teacher were shocked, but they soon punished
him.
6. She was arrested because she was both dishonest and corrupt.
7. As I said, you may have either this dog or the other.
8. Did you honk, or did I imagine it?
9. Although the storm passed, the clouds were dark and gloomy.
10. After the semester was over, my friend and I traveled to the Black
Hills and Mount Rushmore.
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