Conjunctions/CT2/U9

What is a clause?
A clause is a group of words that contains a verb (and usually   other components too). A clause may form part of a sentence
or it may be a complete sentence in itself. 
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What is a clause?
A clause is a group of words that contains a verb (and usually   other components too). A clause may form part of a sentence
or it may be a complete sentence in itself. 

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Conjunctions
Unit 9 / CT2

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Example

I graduated last year. (One clause sentence)
When I came here, I saw him. (Two clause sentence)
When I came here, I saw him, and he greeted me. (Three clause sentence)

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Why are conjunctions important?
Conjunctions are the glue that holds sentences together.

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

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Sentences without conjunctions

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Same sentences with conjuctions

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_____________ the alarm goes off, I hit the snooze button.
A
Because
B
As soon as
C
Before
D
Now that

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Conjunctions
  • We use them for different reasons like:
  • (logical) consequence
  • Choice
  • Addition 
  • Reasoning/cause
  • Contrast
  • Time
  • Condition
Consequence
  • So = I was tired so I went to bed
Choice
  • Or = Do you want this one or that one? 
Addition
  • And = It's snowing and it's dark (so I'm not going to drive)
Condition
  • If = I will pass my exam, if I study hard

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Conjunctions
Time
  • Until = I stayed at home until my friend picked me up.
  • Before = Brush your teeth before you go to bed.
  • After = You can't play loud music after 10 P.M.
  • When = She was in a horrible car accident when she was young.
  • While = No one left the cinema while the credits were rolling.
Reasoning/cause
  • As = As no one has done their homework, everyone gets a note.
  • Because = My brother was really mad because I stole the remote.
  • Because of = I was home late because of some idiot.
  • Since = They couldn’t deliver the parcel since no one was there to answer the door.
  • So that = We practice so that you are well prepared for the test

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Conjunctions
Contrast
  • (al)Though = Harry is a great friend though we don't see each other often.
  • But = The meal was good but expensive.
  • Despite = They arrived late despite leaving in plenty of time.
  • However = Our school only has Chomebooks. However, some students are more familiar with Apple or Microsoft.
  • Yet =He looks cheerful yet somehow sad at the same time.

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________ the basement flooded, we spent all day cleaning up.
A
After
B
Although
C
Before
D
Even if

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I don’t want to go to the movies ­­­_____________ I hate the smell of popcorn.
A
Although
B
Because
C
Whenever
D
So that

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___________ spring arrives, we have to be prepared for more snow.
A
Although
B
Because
C
Now that
D
Until

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I like sugar in my tea, _________ I don't like milk in it.
A
and
B
but
C
or
D
so

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They climbed the mountain __________ it was very windy.
A
although
B
nor
C
or
D
so

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_____________ Lenny was watching the planes his wife was reading in the car.
A
And
B
But
C
So
D
While

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I'll text you _________ I have arrived in Toronto.
A
after
B
or
C
so
D
then

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