Conjunctions 1
A conjunction is a word that joins other words, phrases (groups of words), or clauses (groups of words with a subject and verb).
Coordinate conjunctions join words, phrases, or clauses of equal rank. There are two kinds: simple and correlative.Correlative conjunctions are always in pairs. Subordinate conjunctions join dependent clauses to independent clauses.
Coordinate conjunctions: and, but, or, nor, for, yet (For and yet can join only clauses.)
Directions: Circle the coordinate conjunction in each sentence. Then underline the two 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.
Directions: Circle the coordinate conjunction in each sentence. Then underline the two 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.
Directions: Circle the coordinate conjunction in each sentence. Then label each word that is in the sentence
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.
Conjunctions 2
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 are always in pairs. Subordinate conjunctions join dependent clauses to independent clauses.
Correlative conjunctions: either…or, neither…nor, both…and, not only…but also, whether…or
Directions: Circle the correlative conjunctions in each sentence. Then underline the two words that are joined. Remember: correlative conjunctions always come in pairs, so you should circle two words! Then label each word.
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 to laugh.
Directions: Circle the correlative conjunctions in each sentence. Then underline the two phrases that are joined. Remember: correlative conjunctions always come in pairs, so you should circle two words!
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 to let him learn the hard way.
5.I enjoyed both reading the book and seeing the movie.
Directions: Circle the correlative conjunctions. Then, label each word in the sentence. Remember: correlative conjunctions always come in pairs, so you should circle two words!
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.
Conjunctions 3
A conjunction is a word that joins other words, phrases (groups of words), or clauses (groups of words with a subject and verb).
Subordinate conjunctions join dependent clauses to independent clauses.
Subordinate conjunctions: after, although, as, as if, because, before, if, since, so that, than, unless, until, when, where, while
Directions: Circle the subordinate conjunction in each sentence. Then label each word.
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.
Interjections Worksheet
Interjections show feeling and are punctuated with either a comma or an exclamation point.
Directions: Circle the interjections in each sentence.Then label each word.
- Wow! That must be a very hot fire.
- Yes, you can go with us to Canada tomorrow.
- Whew! This weather is very warm for this time of year.
- Oh, you didn’t call me last night. Well, this is awkward.
- Golly, this test sure is hard; maybe I should have studied.
- Yikes! Graduation is almost here and I am not ready.