appears in pairs and connects equivalent parts of a sentence
Examples: both...and, either...or,
neither...nor, not only...but also, so...as, whether...or.
Video:
Grammar Conjunctions
From
YOUR Teacher:
Conjunction Junction
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the way I learned about them as a kid. Watch this video
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Video:
Conjunction Junction
Test:
Grammar Conjunctions
Study
the types of conjunctions listed above. Then fill in the blanks of
each test question with the correct conjunction.
1. We had few
choices, ________ we chose the least difficult one.
a. so
b. if
c. than
2. ________ he is
a hard-working student, he is not getting very good grades.
a. Because
b. Although
c. Since
3. Please call me
________ you leave so that I can give you directions.
a. after
b. until
c. before
4. They went to
the store ________ bought some food.
a. and
b. but
c. yet
5. John rarely
goes to the library with ________ Joan ________ Jill.
a. either, or
b. neither, nor
c. either, nor
6. They will not
leave ________ the show is over.
a. as
b. because
c. until
7. Joan didn't
come to the party ________ she had to work.
a. although
b. because
c. until
8. John asked Joan
to attend the meeting ________ she was unable to go.
a. and
b. so
c. but
9. ________ she
finished her homework, she went to the park.
a. Although
b. After
c. Though
10. ________ John
________ Joan can speak a foreign language.
a. Neither, nor
b. Either, or
c. Neither, or
Additional Lessons
About These
Lessons
The following classroom lessons are great for students
who want additional conversation, listening, and reading
practice.
Conversation Lesson -
Beginner Level. Let's
Learn English conversation lesson
with a conversation video, a video script, audio
listening practice, video speaking practice, video
pronunciation practice, a new
words section, and a writing activity.
In this lesson Anna meets a new friend. Phil is new to
Washington, D.C. and he feels lost in the city. Anna
asks him to make the city a friendlier place.
Lesson Video
Watch the video and then do the activities on this page.
Video Script
Anna: You know, I am from the country and sometimes I miss it. But I really like
life in the city! I love the city. Oh, look. Someone lost a bag. Maybe it's
theirs. Excuse me. Is this bag yours?
Dr. Jill: No. It's not mine. It might be hers.
Anna: Excuse me. Is this bag yours?
Sarah: No. It's not mine. It might be his.
Anna: Thank you. Hello. Is this bag yours?
Phil: Yes, that's mine. These are all my travel things. Thank you, thank you!
Anna: Are you okay? You seem ... nervous.
Phil: Well, this is my first visit to Washington, D.C. I'm from a small town in
the country. I feel a little lost.
Anna: I am from the country too! And I understand. When I first came here, I
felt lost ... all the time.
Phil: So, do you like living in the country or in the city?
Anna: I like to live in the city.
Phil: Why?
Anna: The city is exciting! It has more culture than the country. There are many
museums and restaurants. Every night, there is theater and music. And, there are
more jobs. That is why I'm here.
Phil: Well, I agree. There is more culture in the city and there might be more
jobs. But the country has more nature! It's peaceful and beautiful. There are
more trees and mountains. The air is clean. You can go hiking and camping. The
city is not beautiful. It's noisy and dirty.
Anna: I disagree. I think all the different buildings are beautiful. And I like
to watch all the different people.
Phil: That's another thing that is different. People in the country are
friendly. They always say "hello!" Here, no one says "hello." I think city
people are rude.
Anna: Well, I agree. Country people are friendly. But I don't think city people
are rude. I think they're just busy.
Phil: That's a good point.
Anna: Look at me. I live in the city and I said "hello" to you.
Phil: But you are from the country.
Anna: I have an idea. Let's say "hello!" to people -- to many people!
Phil: What? Why?
Anna: Well, if we say "hello," maybe they will say "hello" to other people ...
Hello!
Phil: ... and they will say "hello" to more people! That's a great idea! I'm
glad you found my bag.
Anna: Come on. Let's go say "hello" to people.
Anna: We don't have to agree with people. They have their opinions. We have
ours. And as we like to say, you can always agree to disagree! Until next
time...! Hello!
Listening
Now practice listening to only the audio portion of the conversation.
Speaking
Use this video to earn the new words for this lesson. Then, learn how to give a
reason when you say your opinion.
Pronunciation
Use this video to learn how to pronounce possessive pronouns.
New Words
agree -
v. to have the same opinion
dirty -
adj. not clean
disagree -
v. to have a different opinion
friendly -
adj. acting like a friend or kind and helpful
nature -
n. the physical world and everything in it that
is not made by people
noisy -
adj. making a lot of loud or unpleasant noise
opinion -
n. a belief, judgment, or way of thinking about
something
peaceful -
adj. quiet and calm or without noise
rude -
adj. not polite
Activity
What is the best place to live? Tell us about where you
live now or where you want to live. Be sure you give a
reason for your opinion. Write about it in the Facebook
Comments section below. Then practice sharing opinions.
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lesson activity to get the printable PDF version. The
page opens to a new window.
Study all 52 English conversation lessons. Let's Learn
English conversation lessons each with a conversation
video, a video script, audio listening practice, video
speaking practice, video pronunciation practice, a new
words section, and a writing activity.
These
lessons are for beginners.
The complete lesson includes an audio program explaining this
topic, the script for the audio program, a words in this story section,
and other important information.
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The complete lesson includes an audio program explaining this
topic, the script for the audio program, a words in this story section,
and other important information.
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Audio Program
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The lesson includes an audio program explaining this
topic, the script for the audio program, a words in this story section,
and other important information.
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