Punctuation, linking words and conjunctions

Punctuation, linking words and conjunctions

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Welcome to the Wikiwijs about punctuation, word order and conjunctions!

Welcome to Mr. Hogenelst's lesson on punctuation, word order and conjunctions.

On this website you will find four different topics.
These are:

  1. Punctuation
  2. Word-order
  3. Coordinating conjunctions
  4. Subordinating conjunctions

Before going over each topic, I would like to point you to the entrance test. This entrance test has a few basic questions about these topics. After completing this test, you will follow the instructions given to you per each topic.

Every topic contains basic instructions on each grammar subject, a knowledge video explaining how each subject works, an exercise of ten questions and a padlet, which gives you the freedom to write two full sentences using the correct grammar rules of each topic.

After completing all topics and you want to practice a little more, you may always use the extra practice exercises. For the students who want to do more difficult exercises, you can go to the challenge yourself tab.

Once you have finished all practice exercises, you may do the final test. Upon completing this test I would like to ask you to fill in the evaluation form about today's class.

Good luck!

-Mr. Hogenelst

Lesson goals

  • At the end of this lesson, students will have learned about punctuation, linking words words and conjunctions.
    • You will be able to write two sentences with the correct punctuation.
  • At the end of this lesson, students are able to form at least two sentences using each grammatical topic.
    • You will be able to write two sentences using the correct form of linking words.
  • At the end of this lesson, studens have completed the final test regarding these grammatical topics.
    • You will be able to correctly write two sentences using coordinating conjunctions.
    • You will be able to correctly write two sentences using subordinating conjunctions.

Practice test

Toets: Entrance test

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1. Punctuation

What are you going to do?

What: You are going to read the explanation about punctiation. After you are done reading you are going to do the exercise about punctuation. In this exercise you will get questions that are multiple choice. After completing this short exercise you will go to the Padlet exercise and write two open sentences with the correct puctuation.

How: You will do this individually.

Help: If you are having trouble understanding the explanation, there is also a clip that may help you understand the subject. If you find the exercise too difficult, go to extra practice, and do the punctuation exercise there. When you find the exercise too easy, go to challenge yourself and do a practice test.

Exercise length: 10-15 minutes

Result: A better understanding of punctuation.

Done: Are you done and there is still some time left? Click on padlet and write down 2 sentences with correct punctuation.

Explanation

Punctuation refers to the set of symbols used in writing to clarify meaning and indicate pauses, emphasis, or tone of voice. It includes marks such as commas (,), periods (.), question marks (?), exclamation points (!), colons (:), semicolons (;), and parentheses(), among others.

Using punctuation correctly can greatly improve the clarity and effectiveness of your writing. Here are a few basic guidelines to keep in mind:

  1. Use periods to end sentences.

  2. Use commas to separate items in a list, to set off introductory phrases or clauses, and to separate independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (such as "and," "but," or "or").

  3. Use question marks to indicate direct questions.

  4. Use exclamation points to express strong emotion or emphasis.

  5. Use colons to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.

  6. Use semicolons to separate items in a list when commas are already used within the items.

  7. Use parentheses to add additional information or clarification.

Practice

Padlet exercise

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2. Linking words

What are you going to do?

  • What: You are going to read the explanation about linking words. After you are done reading you are going to watch the clip about linking words. After watching the clip, you will do the exercise about this topic. After completing this short exercise you will go to the Padlet exercise and write two open sentences with the correct puctuation.

    How: You will do this individually.

    Help: If you are having trouble understanding the explanation, there is also a clip that may help you understand the subject. If you find the exercise too difficult, go to extra practice, and do the punctuation exercise there. When you find the exercise too easy, go to challenge yourself and do a practice test.

    Exercise length: 10-15 minutes

    Result: A better understanding of linking words.

    Done: Are you done and there is still some time left? Click on padlet and write down TWO SENTENCES with correct linking words that you have learned during this lesson.

Explanation

Linking words, also known as transition words or signal words, are words or phrases that connect ideas or sentences within a text, making the text easier to read and understand. They help to give information between sentences and paragraphs, and show how the information shown is related to what has been said before.

Examples of linking words include:

  • Addition: "Moreover, Additionally, Furthermore, In addition, Also"
    Example: "I like to exercise regularly. Moreover, I eat a healthy diet to stay fit."

  • Contrast: "However, Although, Despite, In spite of, Nevertheless, On the other hand"
    Example: "I really enjoy cooking, although I don't have much time to do it during the week."

  • Cause and effect: "As a result, Therefore, Thus, Hence, Consequently"
    Example: "She studied hard for her exams. As a result, she got high marks."

  • Time: "Firstly, Secondly, Then, Next, Afterward, Meanwhile, In the meantime"
    Example: "Firstly, I woke up early. Secondly, I had breakfast before going to work."

By using linking words, writers can improve the way of their writing, making it easier for readers to follow the flow of their ideas.

Clip

Clip linking words

Practice

Padlet exercise

Made with Padlet

3. Coordinating conjunctions

What are you going to do?

What: You are going to read the explanation about coordinating conjunctions. After you are done reading you are going to do the exercise about coordinating conjunctions. In this exercise you will get questions that are multiple choice. After completing this short exercise you will go to the Padlet exercise and write two open sentences with the coordinating conjunctions the correct way.

How: You will do this individually.

Help: If you are having trouble understanding the explanation, there is also a clip that may help you understand the subject. If you find the exercise too difficult, go to extra practice, and do the punctuation exercise there. When you find the exercise too easy, go to challenge yourself and do a practice test.

Exercise length: 10-15 minutes

Result: A better understanding of coordinating conjunctions.

Done: Are you done and there is still some time left? Click on padlet and write down TWO sentences with the correct coordinating conjunctions.

Explanation

Coordinating conjunctions are words that join together two or more words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance in a sentence. They help to create a more complex sentence structure by connecting related ideas.

The FANBOYS coordinating conjunctions are a group of seven words that are commonly used to connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance in a sentence. The seven words are: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, and So.

Here are some examples of coordinating conjunctions used with words, phrases, and clauses:

  1. Words:
  • I like pizza and pasta.
  • She is tall but thin.
  • The beach or the mountains?

In each of these examples, the coordinating conjunction "and," "but," and "or" join together two words of equal importance.

  1. Phrases:
  • Do you want sugar or tea in your coffee?
  • He went to the store and then went home.
  • She enjoys watching movies and listening to music.

In these examples, the coordinating conjunction "and" is used to join together two or more phrases of equal importance.

  1. Clauses:
  • I woke up late this morning, so I had to rush to get ready.
  • He studied hard for the exam, yet he still didn't pass.
  • She wants to travel the world, but she doesn't have enough money.

In these examples, the coordinating conjunctions "so," "yet," and "but" join together two or more clauses of equal importance.

In each of these cases, the coordinating conjunction helps to create a more complex sentence structure by connecting related ideas.

Clip

Coordinating conjunction clip

Practice

Padlet exercise

Made with Padlet

4. Subordinating conjunctions

What are you going to do?

What: You are going to read the explanation about subordinating conjunctions. After you are done reading you are going to do the exercise about subordinating conjunctions. In this exercise you will get questions that are multiple choice. After completing this short exercise you will go to the Padlet exercise and write two open sentences with the coordinating conjunctions the correct way.

How: You will do this individually.

Help: If you are having trouble understanding the explanation, there is also a clip that may help you understand the subject. If you find the exercise too difficult, go to extra practice, and do the punctuation exercise there. When you find the exercise too easy, go to challenge yourself and do a practice test.

Exercise length: 10-15 minutes

Result: A better understanding of coordinating conjunctions.

Done: You can now do the final test of this lesson.

Explanation

Like coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions have their own set of words to connect sentences. The most common are: after, although, as, as if, because, before, how, if, since, than, though, unless, until, when, where and while.

Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect two clauses or sentences, where one clause is dependent on the other. The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and needs the independent clause to make sense.

Here are some examples of subordinating conjunctions: (DC: Dependent Clause) (IC: Independent Clause)

  • After: After she finished her work (DC), she went for a walk (IC).
  • Although: Although it was raining (DC), she went for a walk (IC).
  • Because: She went for a walk (IC) because the weather was nice (DC).
  • If: If it stops raining (DC), we can go for a walk (IC).
  • Since: Since it is already late (DC), we should go home (IC).

In each of these examples, the subordinating conjunction introduces a dependent clause that is incomplete without the independent clause. The independent clause provides additional information to complete the meaning of the sentence.

It is important to note that when a subordinate conjunction is used, a comma is often needed to separate the two clauses. The independent clause should come before the dependent clause.

Clip

Clip subordinating conjunctions

Practice

Padlet exercise

Made with Padlet

Extra exercises

Linking words

Coordinating conjunctions

Subordinating conjunctions

Challenging exercise

Final test

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    2023-03-23 00:33:49
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    Clip linking words
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvFx8a7NgYo&ab_channel=EngelsGemist     		Video
    Coordinating conjunction clip
    https://youtu.be/yJnpMt0VA7M     		Video
    Clip subordinating conjunctions
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKrRuDWEP68&ab_channel=KhanAcademy     		Video

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