Adjuncts__conjuncts_and_disjunct_grade_10.pptx

adjuncts

1. Adjuncts, conjuncts and disjunct

2. objectives At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to: Differentiate between adjuncts, disjuncts and conjuncts Identify the classes of adverbials in given sentences.

3. Adjuncts They modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Adjuncts are usually integrated into the flow of a sentence. They’re essential to the meaning of a sentence, and you may lose significant meaning if you drop them. Examples: I’ll finish the assignment  tomorrow . [The adjunct  tomorrow  modifies  finish . If you drop it, you’ll lose crucial information.] There was a power outage  again . He was dressed  too  shabbily for the occasion

4. Conjunct A  conjunct  relates what is said in a sentence to another sentence. As such, it is not part of the structure of the sentence in which it is used. They are also called conjunctive adverbs Examples: He is not happy. However, he gets on with life . My bus was late. Consequently, I missed the morning assembly.

5. Conjuncts contd. Common conjuncts are  therefore ,  in addition ,  however ,  nonetheless ,  nevertheless ,  moreover ,  otherwise ,  hence ,  accordingly ,  also ,  besides ,  certainly ,  consequently ,  finally ,  furthermore ,  incidentally ,  indeed ,  instead ,  likewise ,  meanwhile ,  next ,  now ,  similarly ,  still ,  then ,  thereafter ,  thus , and  undoubtedly .

6. Disjuncts A disjunct is a type of sentence adverb that comments on the content or manner of what is being said or written. A disjunct frequently acts as a kind of evaluation of the rest of the sentence. Examples: Frankly, Martha is a lazy student. Fortunately , no one was hurt He obviously didn’t seem happy

7. Guided practice Identify the adjuncts, the disjuncts and the conjuncts from the following sentences: I love chocolate, however , I’m allergic to it. She told him the instructions repeatedly , yet he just sat there. The game was tough; inevitably , I lost

8. Independent practice Identify the adjuncts, the disjuncts and the conjuncts from the following sentences: She walked yesterday Personally, I think it’s nonsense. The people upstairs are noisy in the evening He was disturbing, so I sent him out Honestly, his presentation was great