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Parts of Speech - Adverbs

• Almost all words have a “part of speech”. Which part of speech a word has depends on how
it is used in a sentence. Here is a list of the eight parts of speech:

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb Conjunction Preposition Pronoun Interjection

Adverb: An adverb is a word or phrase that is used to modify a verb, adjective, or another
adverb. Sometimes an adverb is used to modify a conjunction, preposition, or infinitive verb.
Most (but not all) adverbs end in “ly”.

Example: The rabbit jumped quickly.

In this example, “quickly” is an adverb because it is used to modify the verb “jumped”.

Example: Albert Einstein was a very smart mathematician.

In this example, “very” is an adverb because it is used to modify the adjective “smart”.

Example: It started to rain just after the clouds appeared.

In this example, “just” is an adverb because it is used to modify the conjunction “after”.

Example: Jonas usually does his homework.

In this example, “usually” is a (frequency) adverb because it is used to modify the verb “does”.

Directions: Underline the adverbs in the following sentences.

1) The fire spread rapidly. 10) Jenna is always so late.

2) Astronauts are really cool. 11) Will you please just leave me alone?
3) He did rather well on the test. 12) The race car is extremely fast.
4) He told us to talk quietly in the library. 13) He seldom did poorly on tests.
5) We swam right before the storm. 14) Blue is definitely my favorite color.
6) The old man drank the juice slowly. 15) He carried the bowl of soup very carefully.
7) It is exactly 3:00 in the afternoon. 16) It is getting rather late.
8) The cat quickly pounced on the mouse. 17) I am never leaving.
9) We walked happily through the forest. 18) When will we finally be done?

Directions: Now make your own sentences. Try to use adverbs.

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Answers;

1) The fire spread rapidly throughout the building.

2) Astronauts are really cool.

3) He did rather well on the test.

4) He told us to talk quietly in the library.

5) We swam right before the storm.

6) The old man drank the juice slowly.

7) It is exactly 3:00 in the afternoon.

8) The cat quickly pounced on the mouse.

9) We walked happily through the forest.

10) Jenna is always so late.

11) Will you please just leave me alone?

12) The race car is extremely fast.

13) He seldom did poorly on tests.

14) Blue is definitely my favorite color.

15) He carried the bowl of soup very carefully.

16) It is getting rather late.

17) I am never leaving.

18) When will we finally be done?

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Parts of Speech - Conjunctions

• Almost all words have a “part of speech”. Which part of speech a word has depends on
how it is used in a sentence. Here is a list of the eight parts of speech:

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb Conjunction Preposition Pronoun Interjection

Conjunction: A conjunction is a word or phrase that shows the relationship between two
words, phrases, or clauses of equal rank. The relationship may give information about
time, reason, agreement/disagreement, or order of events.

Example: I will buy milk and eggs.

In this example, the word “and” is a conjunction because it is used to show the relationship
between the words “milk” and “eggs”.

Example: We want to go to the movie, but we don’t have enough money.

In this example, the word “but” is a conjunction because it is used to show the relationship
between the words “We want to go to the movie” and “we don’t have enough money”.

Example: You must study hard in order to pass the exam.

In this example, the words “in order to” are a conjunction because they are used to show the
relationship between the words “You must study hard” and “pass the exam”.

Directions: Underline the conjunctions in the following sentences.

1) Jones made a cake before the dinner party. 10) I practice English often, for that is the best way
2) He is a good basketball player because he is to learn.
very tall. 11) We need to make a reservation in order to eat at
3) We will go only if our friend can come too. the new restaurant.
4) I am very athletic, but I cannot play soccer or 12) I know my mission is almost impossible,
tennis very well. nevertheless I will try my best to accomplish it.
5) Even if it is raining, I will not take my 13) I am ready to go whenever you are.
umbrella. 14) Both me and my brother are going to the soccer
6) I need milk, eggs, towels, and oranges from game.
the grocery store. 15) Either John or I will help you study for the test.
7) After we are finished with the test, can we go 16) I will come even if I am late.
outside? 17) I have loved playing piano since I was a little
8) Your friends can come over whenever they girl.
want to. 18) The race will start once the whistle blows.
9) Although we played hard, we still lost the 19) I still have no idea how to get to Mulberry St.
game. 20) Rather than wait outside in the rain, we should
wait inside their house

Directions: Now make your own sentences below. Try to use conjunctions.
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Answers:

1) Jones made a cake before the dinner party.

2) He is a good basketball player because he is very tall.

3) We will go as long as our parents can come too.

4) I am very athletic, but I cannot play soccer or tennis very well.

5) Even if it is raining, I will not take my umbrella.

6) I need milk, eggs, towels, and oranges from the grocery store.

7) After we are finished with the test, can we go outside?

8) Your friends can come over whenever they want to.

9) Although we played hard, we still lost the game.

10) I practice English often, for that is the best way to learn.

11) We need to make a reservation in order to eat at the new restaurant.

12) I know my mission is almost impossible, nevertheless I will try my best to accomplish it.

13) I am ready to go whenever you are.

14) Both me and my brother are going to the soccer game.

15) Either John or I will help you study for the test.

16) I will come even if I am late.

17) I have loved playing piano since I was a little girl.

18) The race will start once the whistle blows.

19) I still have no idea how to get to Mulberry St.

20) Rather than wait outside in the rain, we should wait inside their house.
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Coordinating Conjunctions

Above is a list of the coordinating conjunctions. These are used to join two items/clauses
of equal importance.

“and” (+) and “nor” (-) are used to show an agreement between items/clauses.
“yet”, and “but” are used to show a disagreement between clauses.
“for” and “so” are used to show a reason between clauses.
“or” is used to show agreement or disagreement between items/clauses.

Remember, when using a coordinating conjunction to join two independent clauses

(complete thoughts) you must insert a comma before the conjunction.

Example: I want to buy the new jacket, but it is too expensive.

In this example, there are two independent clauses:

#1: “I want to buy a new jacket.” (complete thought)

#2 “It is too expensive.” (complete thought)

These clauses are separated by a comma and the conjunction “but” which is used to
show disagreement.

Directions: Circle each independent clause in the sentences below (Some sentences may
only have one). Next, say whether the conjunction is used to show an agreement,
disagreement, or reason.

1. I normally like to run, but today I am walking.

agreement / disagreement / reason
2. I like strawberry and chocolate ice cream.
agreement/disagreement/reason
3. I am smarter than my brother, yet he still got a higher grade on the test.
agreement / disagreement / reason
4. I don’t make good grades, nor do I try very hard in school.
agreement / disagreement / reason
5. It is raining outside today, so I think I will wear my raincoat.
agreement / disagreement / reason
6. He is always crying, for he is very sad.
agreement / disagreement / reason
7. I don’t like yellow or blue
agreement / disagreement / reason

Directions: Now say whether the conjunction is used to show an agreement,

disagreement, or reason.

1. and agreement / disagreement / reason

2. but agreement / disagreement / reason

3. or agreement / disagreement / reason

4. yet agreement / disagreement / reason

5. for agreement / disagreement / reason

6. nor agreement / disagreement / reason

7. so agreement / disagreement / reason

Directions: try to fill in the blanks using the appropriate conjunction. Use commas if
necessary.

1. My dad _______ I are going fishing this afternoon.

2. The old man doesn’t have much money _____ he always seems to have nice things.

3. Either we are going to win ______ they are going to win.

4. I don’t have much time _____ hurry up!

5. He wasn’t a popular king _____ all of his country men hated him.

6. I want to get there early ____ we should leave soon.

7. It doesn’t matter whether they get the job ___ not.

8. We don’t like red ____ do I like blue.

9. I ran after the cat _____ could not catch her.

10. We played very well ____ we still lost the game.

Directions: Now practice creating your own sentences using the conjunctions list above.

1. ______________________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________________________
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Correlative Conjunctions
Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to coordinate two
items.

Common Correlative Conjunctions:

Example: Both my sister and I will attend the party.

“my sister”
first item

“I”
second item

The correlative conjunction “Both” is used to coordinate the item “my sister”, while the

correlative conjunction “and” is used to coordinate the item “I”.

Directions: try to fill in the blanks using the appropriate conjunction. Use
commas where necessary.

1. _____ my brother ____ my sister live in China.

2. ____ ______ my dog, ____ _______ my cat are sick.

3. __________ my mother ____ my father were born in this country.

4. __________ I will go to the store ___ you will.

5. _____ soccer ____ tennis are sports.

6. ____ my car, ____ my truck needs to be repaired.

7. __________ I will come there, ____ you will come here.

8. __________ you ____ your friend are old enough to enter.

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Demonstrative Pronouns
• A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a proper or common noun. They make
sentences shorter and easier to say.
• A demonstrative pronoun is a word that takes the place of particular objects or
people. Here is a list of common demonstrative pronouns:

this that these those here there

Read the conversations below to get an idea about how demonstrative pronouns are used:

Anna: Could you give me that pencil on the table over there?
Li: Do you mean this pencil here?
Anna: Yes, that pencil.
Li: Here you are. Oh, could you give me those pens on the table over there?
Anna: These? Sure, here you are.

Felix: Is there a hammer on that table?

Marco: Yes, there is. Here it is.
Felix: Great, are there any nails?
Marco: No, there aren't.
Felix: Oh, here they are, next to me on this table.

This: The pronoun “this” is used to refer to a singular object which is near the speaker (or here).

Example: This is sweet.

In this example, the pronoun “This” takes the place of an object which is near the speaker (or here).
This particular object may be a strawberry in the hand of the speaker, for example.

Example: Can I please have this?

In this example, the pronoun “This” takes the place of an object which is near the speaker (or here).
The object which the word “This” takes the place of may be a toy in the hand of the speaker, for
example.

Directions: Try to make your own sentence using the pronoun “This”.

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That: The pronoun “that” is used to refer to a singular object which is far from the
speaker (or there).

Example: That is small.

In this example, the pronoun “That” takes the place of an object which is far from the
speaker (or there). This particular object may be star in the sky, for example.

Example: Is that him?

In this example, the pronoun “that” takes the place of an object which is far from the
speaker (or there). The object which the word “that” takes the place of may be a man
walking across the street from the speaker, for example.

Directions: Try to make your own sentence using the pronoun “That”.

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These: The pronoun “these” is used to refer to more than one object which is near the
speaker (or here).

Example: These are heavy.

In this example, the pronoun “These” takes the place of objects which are near the
speaker (or here). These particular objects may be 20 pound weights in hands of the
speaker, for example.

Example: What are these?

In this example, the pronoun “these” takes the place of objects which are near the speaker
(or here). These particular objects may be diamonds in hands of the speaker, for example.

Directions: Try to make your own sentences using the pronoun “These”.

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Those: The pronoun “those” is used to refer to more than one object which is far from
the speaker (or there).

Example: Those are funny.

In this example, the pronoun “Those” takes the place of an object which is far from the
speaker (or there). These particular objects may be clowns in a circus, for example.

Example: I want three of those.

In this example, the pronoun “those” takes the place of more than one object which is far
from the speaker (or there). The object which the word “those” takes the place of may be
chocolate candies on a store shelf which is far from the speaker, for example.

Directions: Try to make your own sentence using the pronoun “Those”.

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Here: The pronoun “here” is used to refer to a location near the speaker.
Example: Here are the keys.

In this example, the pronoun “Here” takes the place of a location which is near the
speaker. This particular location may be on a table close to the speaker, for example.
Example: Please come here.

In this example, the pronoun “here” takes the place of location which is near the speaker.
The location which the word “here” takes the place of may be on top of a hill which the
speaker is standing on, for example.

Directions: Try to make your own sentence using the pronoun “Here”.

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There: The pronoun “there” is used to refer to a location far from the speaker.
Example: There is my car.

In this example, the pronoun “There” takes the place of a location which is far from the
speaker. This particular location may be in the school parking lot, for example.

Example: I want to go there.

In this example, the pronoun “there” takes the place of location which is far from the
speaker. The location which the word “there” takes the place of may be the moon, for
example.

Directions: Try to make your own sentence using the pronoun “There”.

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Directions: Now try to use what you have learned about pronouns to fill in the empty
spaces below.

I went to the grocery store in search of chocolate candies. After looking for
awhile, I realized that _________ were no candies in the places I was looking. So, I
decided to ask the manager of the store where I could find some. I approached the
manager and said, “Hi. I’m looking for some candies. Can you help me?” The manager
looked at me and asked, “Well, have you looked over ________?” he said, pointing to the
other end of the store. “No”, I replied. “But I have looked on ________ aisles here, and I
found nothing.” “Oh no!” said the man. “We don’t sell those candies on these isles
________! We sell chocolate way over ________!” The manager and I looked at each
other and started walking to the opposite end of the store. Finally, we reached the candy
section. “Okay”, the manager said, pointing to the candies on the shelf. “We have
strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla candies. Which kind were you looking for?” Well, first
I wanted some of _________,” I said, pointing to the chocolate candies far up on the top
of the shelf. “But now I think I’ll try some of _________ here”, I said, and grabbed a
handful of vanilla candies. “Thanks for the help” I said, and started walking out the door.
“Hey!” the man yelled. “Are you going to pay for _________!?”
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Frequency Adverbs
1. Adverbs of frequency tell how often something happens.

2. Adverbs of frequency come before the main verb if the main verb is not “to be.”

Examples: We usually eat breakfast at 7:00 a.m.

Our dad never gets off work before 6:00.

I sometimes wear a tie to work.

3. Adverbs of frequency come after the verb “to be.” (am, is, are, was, were)

Examples: I am always happy to see you.

You are never ready for school on time!

The students are sometimes discouraged by poor grades.

Here is a chart of frequency adverbs. The percentages show approximately how often
something happens.

Always 100%
Almost always 95–99%
Usually 90–99%
Frequently 80–90%
Often 60–80%
Sometimes 50%
Occasionally 30–40%
Seldom 5–10%
Rarely 1–10%
Almost never 1–5%
Never 0%
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Practice using Frequency Adverbs

Directions: Rewrite each sentence on the line. Use the percentages to decide which
adverb to use. Then, decide whether the adverb comes before or after the verb.
Example: Selma catches the 9:15 bus to town. (80–90%)
Selma frequently catches the 9:15 bus to town.
Example: She is late for work. (1–10%)
She is rarely late for work.

1. We watch the news at 6:00. (100%)

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2. My wife drives me to work. (50%)

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3. Our neighbor’s son goes to football practice after school. (95–99%)

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4. My mom leaves her keys on the kitchen table. (80-90%)

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5. The baby is hungry when he wakes up. (100%)

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6. The planes take off on time. (90–99%)

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7. The school bus is here by 7:30 a.m. (5–10%)

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8. I go shopping after work. (30–40%)

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9. The kids are ready when the school bus arrives. (1–10%)

10. I am happy when it rains. (0%)

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Frequency Adverbs - Answers

1. We watch the news on TV at 6:00. (100%)
We always watch the news at 6:00.

2. My wife drives me to work. (50%)

My wife sometimes drives me to work.
Sometimes, my wife drives me to work.
My wife drives me to work sometimes.

3. Our neighbor’s son goes to football practice after school. (95–99%)

Our neighbor’s son almost always goes to football practice after school.

4. My mom leaves her keys on the kitchen table. (80-90%)

My mom frequently leaves her keys on the kitchen table.

5. The baby is hungry when he wakes up. (100%)

The baby is always hungry when he wakes up.

6. The planes take off on time. (90–99%)

The planes usually take off on time.

7. The school bus is here by 7:30 a.m. (5–10%)

The school bus is seldom here by 7:30 a.m.

8. I go shopping after work. (30–40%)

I occasionally go shopping after work.

9. The kids are ready when the school bus arrives. (1–10%)
The kids are rarely ready when the school bus arrives.

10. I am happy when it rains. (0%)

I am never happy when it rains.
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Parts of Speech - Interjections

• Almost all words have a “part of speech”. Which part of speech a word has depends on
how it is used in a sentence. Here is a list of the eight parts of speech:

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb Conjunction Preposition Pronoun Interjection

Interjection: An interjection is a word that expresses a strong feeling or command.

They have no grammatical relation to the rest of the sentence.

Example: Wait! I am not finished.

In this example, the word “Wait” is an interjection because it expresses a command and
has no grammatical relation to the rest of the sentence.

Example: Great, I would love to go to the beach.

In this example, the word “Great” is an interjection because it expresses a strong feeling
and has no grammatical relation to the rest of the sentence.

Directions: Underline the interjections in the following sentences.

1) Whew, that was close.

2) Careful, the tiger is hungry!

3) Yes, I think I will have more tea please.

4) Thanks, I needed that.

5) For example, you could make a model of the city.

6) Wow! That was easy!

Directions: Now make your own sentences. Try to use interjections.

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Answers:

1) Whew, that was close.

2) Careful, the tiger is hungry!

3) Yes, I think I will have more tea please.

4) Thanks, I needed that.

5) For example, you could make a model of the city.

6) Wow! That was easy!

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Parts of Speech - Pronouns

• Almost all words have a “part of speech”. Which part of speech a word has depends on
how it is used in a sentence. Here is a list of the eight parts of speech:

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb Conjunction Preposition Pronoun Interjection

Pronoun: A pronoun is a word that is used to take the place of a noun. They make
sentences shorter and easier to say.

Example: Jane Renada lives in a haunted house.

Example: She lives in a haunted house.

In this example, the word “She” is a pronoun because it takes the place of a person (Jane).

Directions: Underline the pronouns in the following sentences.

1) He is on the telephone.

2) We live in Spain.

3) It is on fire!

4) I am the only student in the class.

5) Tennis is a fun sport. I like to play it.

6) Alice lives on 21st street. She is my best friend.

7) What time is it?

8) Although she lives next door, I rarely see her.

9) My father is an architect. Sometimes, I go to work with him.

10) Are you going to see the movie?

Directions: Now make your own sentences. Try to use pronouns.

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2) _____________________________________________________________________
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Answers:

1) He is on the telephone.

2) We live in Spain.

3) It is on fire!

4) I am the only student in the class.

5) Tennis is a fun sport. I like to play it.

6) Alice lives on 21st street. She is my best friend.

7) What time is it?

8) Although she lives next door, I rarely see her.

9) My father is an architect. Sometimes, I go to work with him.

10) Are you going to see the movie?

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Subjective Pronouns
A pronoun is a word that is used to take the place of a noun. They make sentences
shorter and easier to say.

A personal pronoun is a word that takes the place of names of people or things.
Here is a list of personal pronouns:

Read the conversations below to get an idea about how personal pronouns are used:

Bob: I am tired.
Kenna: Do you want to take a nap?
Bob: Yes, that would be nice.
Kenna: I will get a pillow for you.
Bob: Thank you.

James: Is my book on the table?

Chang: Yes, it is right here. Do you want it?
James: Yes please.
Chang: No problem. Who is the author of your book?
James: Andy Leonard Brown. He is a very good writer.

I: The pronoun “I” is used to refer to a first-person singular noun.

Example: I am happy.

In this example, the pronoun “I” takes the place of the speaker.

Directions: try to make your own sentences using the pronoun “I”.
1) __________________________________________________________________

2) __________________________________________________________________

We: The pronoun “we” is used to refer to a first-person plural noun.

Example: We are friends.

In this example, the pronoun “We” takes the place of the speaker and one or more other
people.

Directions: try to make your own sentences using the pronoun “We”.
1) __________________________________________________________________

2) __________________________________________________________________

You: The pronoun “you” is used to refer to a second-person singular or plural noun.
Example: I will go with you at noon.

In this example, the pronoun “you” takes the place of one or more other people that the
speaker is referring to directly.

Directions: try to make your own sentences using the pronoun “you”.
1) __________________________________________________________________

2) __________________________________________________________________

He: The pronoun “he” is used to refer to a third-person singular living male noun.
Example: He is my cousin.

In this example, the pronoun “he” takes the place of a single living male that the speaker
is referring to indirectly.

Directions: try to make your own sentences using the pronoun “he”.
3) __________________________________________________________________

4) __________________________________________________________________

She: The pronoun “she” is used to refer to a third-person singular living female noun.
Example: Does she know what time it is?

In this example, the pronoun “she” takes the place of a single living female that the
speaker is referring to indirectly.
Directions: try to make your own sentences using the pronoun “she”.
5) __________________________________________________________________

6) __________________________________________________________________

It: The pronoun “it” is used to refer to a third-person non-living noun.

Example: Can I take it with me?

In this example, the pronoun “it” takes the place of a single non-living noun.

Directions: try to make your own sentences using the pronoun “it”.
7) __________________________________________________________________

8) __________________________________________________________________

They: The pronoun “they” is used to refer to the third-person plural noun.
Example: They are going to the beach this weekend.

In this example, the pronoun “They” takes the place of one or more living people that the
speaker is referring to indirectly.

Directions: try to make your own sentences using the pronoun “they”.
9) __________________________________________________________________

10) __________________________________________________________________

Directions: now try to use what you have learned about pronouns to fill in the empty
spaces below.

__ want to tell ___ a story about my cat Moses. ___ is a female who is six years old. Her
fur is black and white. Everyday, when I come home from work, ___ always comes to
greet me at the door. Then, ____ watch television together. Her favorite show is called
“Cats of the World.” ___ is a show about all of the different kinds of cats in the world.
The people who make the show must be very smart because _____ know everything
about cats.
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Subordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions are used to join a dependent clause (incomplete thought) to
an independent clause.

Common Subordinating Conjunctions

after even if that

before even though unless
once if until
although if only when
as in order to whenever
as if now that where
as long as rather than whereas
as though since wherever
because so that while
still than

Example: I will be able to drive when I get older.

“I will be able to drive”  independent clause (complete thought)

“when I get older”  dependent clause (incomplete thought)

The subordinating conjunction “when” is used to join the dependent clause to the
independent clause.

Directions: please fill in the blanks using the appropriate conjunction. Use
commas where necessary.

1. He behaves ___ _________ he rules the world.

2. We started moving _____ he took his foot off the brake.

3. I am going to go _____ __ my parents say I can’t.

4. ___________ _____ kill living animals for food, I am going to become a vegetarian.

5. I waited ________ my mom paid for the groceries.

6. I ran _____________ I was scared.

7. We will go running ______ we tie our shoes.

8. We can eat lunch ___________ you like.

9. ______________ I get happy I smile.

10. I’m not leaving ________ you say you’re sorry.

11. We cannot go skiing __________ we have skis.

12. I turned the key __ _______ __ start the car.

13. I want to go ________ money grows on trees.

14. We got to the scene of the crime right _______ the robbers ran away.

15. ___ we can’t find work here, we’ll have to move to a place ________ we can.

16. __________________ I am only 5’3” tall, I _________ love playing basketball.

17. __________________ you finish eating your vegetables, you may eat cake.

18. ____________ ____ complain about not being able to do the things I want, I will
work to achieve my dreams.

19. ______ ____________ it is cold out, I’m not going to wear my jacket.

20. We will start work _________ the sun rises.

Directions: Now practice creating your own sentences using the

conjunctions list above.

1. ______________________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________________________

4. ______________________________________________________________________

5. ______________________________________________________________________
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Parts of Speech – Verbs

• Almost all words have a “part of speech”. Which part of speech a word has depends on
how it is used in a sentence. Here is a list of the eight parts of speech:

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb Conjunction Preposition Pronoun Interjection

Verb: A verb is a word used to express an action or a state of being. A verb may be
more than one word (when it includes helping verbs or auxiliaries). This is called a verb
phrase.

Example: The woman painted a picture.

In this example, the word “painted” is a verb because it expresses action.

Example: The woman is a fine painter.

In this example, the word “is” is a verb because it expresses a state of being.

Example: They should not be feeding the lions.

In this example, the words “should not be feeding” are a verb phrase because they include
helping verbs or auxiliaries.

Directions: Underline the verbs (or verb phrases) in the following sentences.

1) The dog runs and jumps.

2) We are studying biology.

3) The tennis player is going to hit the ball.

4) We like to sing, dance, and play.

5) I do not know if I should go to the party tonight.

6) The first car couldn’t have avoided hitting the second car.

7) Hmmm, right now I am thinking about thinking!

Directions: Now make your own sentences that use verbs.

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Answers:

1) The dog runs and jumps.

2) We are studying biology.

3) The tennis player is going to hit the ball.

4) We like to sing, dance, and play.

5) I do not know if I should go to the party tonight.

6) The first car couldn’t have avoided hitting the second car.

7) Hmmm, right now I am thinking about thinking!