1.8 Parts of Speech - Part Two

Conjunctions

A conjunction joins words, phrases, or sentences together. It makes a simple sentence more complex and interesting -- and this helps you create more complex and interesting descriptive writing.

Coordinating conjunctions join two ideas.

Remember the acronym FANBOYS:

for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

Example: He polishes up quartz crystals. (a simple sentence)

He polishes up quartz crystals, so they can wink at the moon on a dark night. (This is a much more interesting sentence!)

- The Elevator Ghost by Glen Huser

Example: I smiled and nodded. (a simple sentence)

I smiled and nodded, but inside, my gut was churning. (Aha! So even though the character is smiling, they are feeling stressed.)

- I Owe You One by Natalie Hyde

Go To Your Learning Guide Complete the task titled, Conjunction Creativity!