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