Conjunctions and Transitions

A conjunction is a part of speech that

• has a function

• connects words and phrases

• describes functions

• transitions between paragraphs

Identify conjunctions: I went to tutoring, for I didn't understand the homework.

• tutoring

• understand

• for

• homework

What is the conjunction in the following sentence? Luke Skywalker and Han Solo set out to rescue Princess Leia. 

• Set

• Rescue

• And

• To

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

• For, And, Nor, But, Yet, Since

• Finally, After, Neither, Once, Yet, Since

• For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

When we bought our house, a number of repairs needed to be made before we could move in. Fortunately, our contractor was able to fix everything. So next, we can move in and enjoy our new home.

• F. NO CHANGE

• G. So now

• H. In the beginning

• J. So then

Two hundred people were standing in line for tickets when the booth opened; then, only 30 people were left.

• F. NO CHANGE

• G. before

• H. later

• J. more

What is the conjunction in the following sentence: I do not wear rain boots nor rain coats.

• not

• nor

• wear

• rain

What is the conjunction in the following sentence:

I am saving money for a new pair of boots.

• for

• am

• of

• new

Which TWO phrases are connected by the conjunction?

• I like to swim

• I am not good at it

• to swim but

• not good at it

What is the acronym we use for coordinating conjunctions?

• FANBOYS

• FANGIRLS

• COMMA

• MINTS