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 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

Exercise!

3-4 groups

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

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