Conjunction/Preposition Review
Definition Section (2 points each for 20 points)
Verb - an action or state of being
Preposition - a word that begins a phrase which includes a noun and answers questions like where, when, how or which
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Noun - person, place, thing or idea
Conjunction - a word used to connect words, phrases, or clauses
Adjective - modifies or changes the meaning of nouns or pronouns
Coordinating conjunctions - single conjunction which acts as a connector
Adverb - modifies or changes the meaning of verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs
Interjection - unnecessary part of speech which adds emotion to a sentence
Pronouns - words that take the place of nouns
Correlative conjunctions - two conjunctions working together to compare words, phrases or clauses
Short Answer Questions: (32 points – 2 points per answer)
1.
What are the seven coordinating conjunctions represented by FANBOYS?
2. Name three sets of correlative conjunctions.
3. What are the six questions that are addressed by newspaper articles?
Applied Learning:
Underline the preposition in each of the following sentences and circle the object of the preposition.
(28 pts, 2 points per answer)
Circle the coordinating conjunction and underline the connected information (10 points, 1 point per answer)
Circle the set of correlating conjunctions in the following sentences. (10 points, 1 point per answer)
Extra Credit – 10 points