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9.3.1 Word Classes: Conjunctions – because, that, when, if, unless, and since

English · Grade 8 · 2 lessons in the design

What this covers

  • Subordinating conjunctions: because (reason), that (clause/content), when (time), if (condition), unless (condition = if not), since (time or reason)
  • Filling blanks, building sentences and dialogues, posters on African heroes
  • Joining two ideas without a comma splice

What you will be able to do

  • identify the listed conjunctions from a group of words
  • use the listed conjunctions correctly in sentences
  • appreciate the correct use of conjunctions in communication

Key questions

“Why should we join sentences correctly?”

“Why do we use conjunctions?”

“How can one join two or more sentences?”

Lessons

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  1. Because, that, when, if, unless, since
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Name the job of each listed conjunction and pick the right one in a hero sentence.
  2. Sentences, dialogue and a hero poster
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Write sentences and a short dialogue with the six conjunctions. Display one poster line on an African hero.