Conjunctions

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 2

A lesson about conjunctions (voegwoorden)

Goal

You will learn more about the different types of conjunctions

You will practice with the correct use of the different types of conjunctions

Give an example
of a Dutch conjunction
(voegwoord)

What is a conjuntion?

Conjunctions are words that link other words, phrases, or clauses together.

Why are conjunctions important?

Conjunctions are the glue that holds sentences together

Conjunctions show the relation between different words to express much greater meaning.

Sentences without conjunctions

Same sentences with conjuctions

________ the basement flooded, we spent all day cleaning up.

1. After
2. Although
3. Before
4. Even if

I don’t want to go to the movies _____________ I hate the smell of popcorn.

1. although
2. because
3. whenever
4. so that

___________ spring arrives, we have to be prepared for more snow.

1. Although
2. Because
3. Now that
4. Until

_____________ the alarm goes off, I hit the snooze button.

1. Because
2. As soon as
3. Before
4. Now that

Writing game!

Each group will try to make the longest CORRECT story with the help of conjunctions

Please make sure your story is appropriate to be read out loud in class

Writing game!

• Work in  groups of 4 (or 3)
• Complete the previous sentence
• 30 seconds per round
• You can only use the same conjunction once!
• 8 rounds in total
• Together, make the longest CORRECT story!

Writing game!

• Before we're going to share the stories with the class, read and correct them (if necessary) as a group 
• You have 3 minutes to discuss

Choose one story to share

Did you meet the goal?
"I can correctly use different types of conjunctions in English sentences"

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What questions do you still have?
What do you find difficult still?
Name something you learned during today's class.