
COMPOUND SENTENCES AND CONJUNCTIONS
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English
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Vocational training
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Medium
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Carlos Paz
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15 Slides • 21 Questions
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Compound sentences have:
2 simple sentences
a single conjunction
a comma to join it all
Compound Sentences
Simple sentences have:
a single subject
a single predicate
Simple Sentences
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Compound sentences have:
2 frases simples
una sola conjunción
una coma para unirlo todo
Oraciones compuestas
Simple sentences have:
un único sujeto
un único predicado
Oraciones simples
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We will use a coordinating conjuction to combine the simple sentences.
and
but
or
Utilizaremos una conjunción copulativa para combinar las frases simples.
y
pero
o
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The birds flew away.
These are my simple sentences:
The dog is barking.
El perro está ladrando.
Los pájaros volaron.
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The birds flew away.
I will combine these sentences using a coordinating conjunction.
The dog is barking.
The dog is barking, and the birds flew away.
notice the comma?!?!
notice the comma?!?!
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Multiple Choice
What words are commonly considered conjunctions?
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
for, no, yes, sometimes, maybe
from, to, between, beside
forgot, and, now, I, don't, know
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence correctly uses coordinating conjunctions?
I wanted to go to the store, but I had no money.
I wanted to go to the store but I had no money.
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Multiple Choice
The band will practice on Tuesday after school, for the concert is Wednesday evening.
for
after
on
will
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Multiple Choice
I needed to complete my chores, but my pool was calling my name.
We decided to build the snowman in the shade, so he wouldn't melt in the afternoon sun.
Video games and popcorn bring a smile to my face on rainy Saturday afternoons.
My dad needed to mow the lawn, but the rainy weather forced him to stay inside.
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Multiple Choice
I wanted to go to the zoo, so my sister insisted that we go to the movies.
I wanted to go to the zoo, and my sister insisted that we go to the movies.
I wanted to go to the zoo, but my sister insisted that we go to the movies.
I wanted to go to the zoo, for my sister insisted that we go to the movies.
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Multiple Choice
The students wanted to go out to recess. The teacher said they had too much work.
,and
,but
,or
,nor
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Multiple Choice
Sara and her family hiked for hours over rocks and roots until they found a beautiful lake.
over
and
until
hiked
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Multiple Choice
Identify the coordinating conjuction in the following sentence:
There are roses on the veranda and there are lilies in the kitchen.
and
roses
there
are
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Multiple Choice
Most hurricanes that hit the United States form in the Atlantic.
Most
that
form
There are no conjuctions.
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Multiple Choice
I did not see my sister at the bank, so I went to the park without her.
so
I
at
went
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Multiple Choice
I have never seen a puffer fish before, yet I still keep searching the oceans.
I
have
never
yet
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Example: The pelican ate a fish and flew away.
Ejemplo: El pelícano se comió un pez y se fue volando.
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Read the definitions and examples and then practice using the conjunctions in the game
This is an acronym to help remember these conjunctions.
Este es un acrónimo para ayudar a recordar estas conjunciones.
Lee las definiciones y los ejemplos y luego practica el uso de las conjunciones en el juego
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Multiple Choice
What is the coordinating conjunction in this sentence?
Connor likes to play soccer, but I think Alyssa like is even more.
to
but
even
it
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Multiple Choice
What is the coordinating conjunction in this sentence?
Sadie and Sarah missed the bus.
missed
the
and
bus
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Multiple Choice
Which of these is NOT a coordinating conjunction?
for
yet
whether
nor
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Multiple Choice
Fill in the blank:
Andy plays the violin well, ____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.
so
but
yet
for
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Multiple Choice
What is the acronym we use for coordinating conjunctions?
FANBOYS
FANGIRLS
COMMA
MINTS
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Example: The sky became dark because a storm was rolling in.
Ejemplo: El cielo se oscureció porque se avecinaba una tormenta.
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I went to bed when the sun went down.
Mom told me to finish my chores before I go outside.
Once I finish my homework, I can go to my friend's house.
After you pass the test, you can get your driver's license.
Me fui a la cama cuando se puso el sol.
Mamá me dijo que terminara mis tareas antes de salir.
Cuando termine mis deberes, podré ir a casa de mi amigo.
Cuando apruebe el examen, podré sacarme el carné de conducir.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the subordinating conjunction.
Please zip up your coat because it is cold outside!
Please
zip up
because
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Multiple Choice
Identify the subordinating conjunction.
Before you answer, hear what I have to say first.
Before
hear
have to
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Multiple Choice
Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.
You can't use this computer ___ you work here.
unless
wherever
than
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Multiple Choice
Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.
___ you are here, you can water the plants.
Where
Since
So that
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Multiple Choice
Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.
___ you are interested, look at my new bike.
If
Wherever
Than
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