Conjunction: A conjunction is a word that connects two independent
sentences. When used this way, a comma is used to separate the sentences.
Example: Howard washed the car, and Sue vacuumed the
inside.
Some common conjunctions are:
1.
And – used to combine two sentences.
Example: Jim decided to travel by airplane, and
Bill chose to go by automobile.
2.
But – used to show contrast of two
sentences.
Example:
Sherry wanted to go on the trip, but she had trouble raising the money.
3.
Or – used to suggest a choice of two
sentences.
Example: Junior can go to Six Flags, or he can attend
camp.
Yet, so, and nor are other
conjunctions commonly used by elementary students.
Conjunctions can also be used
to connect a compound subject or compound predicate.
Examples: Lucy and Mary went to the park.
Before the party, Mary made popcorn
and selected movie to watch.