Teacher Brenda

Conjunctions

Lesson : Conjunctions
- are used to join words, phrases or clauses in a sentence.
1. and – used to join two similar things or ideas.
Example : Yvonne can swim and dance well.
I visited a gallery and bought a painting.
2. because – used to express the reason.
Example : Darren is in pain because he fell down.
3. or – used to show there is a choice.
Example : Is that a butterfly or a moth ?
You can either eat bread or biscuits.
You must hurry or you will miss the bus.
4. but – used to join two contrasting things or ideas.
Example : A snake can glide but it cannot walk.
5. so – used to express the result.
Example : Andy played basketball in the rain yesterday so he is sick now.
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Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with ( and ) or ( but ).
1. We were tired _______________ hungry.
2. I took my breakfast _______________ read the newspapers.
3. Alfred is not well _______________ he wants to work.
4. The food is tasty _______________ it is too oily.
5. Lydia solved the puzzle _______________ was rewarded.
6. It is a hot day _______________ we do not mind.
7. I read the book _______________ wrote the summary.
8. They are poor _______________ they live a happy life.
9. Clean the windows _______________ sweep the floor.
10. She walked to the window _______________ closed it.
11. A dog can run _______________ cannot fly.
12. She took out the money _______________ paid the man.
13. He took the stick _______________ chased away the dog.
14. We called out loudly _______________ nobody answered.
15. They have a parrot _______________ haven’t a tortoise.

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Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with ( or ) , ( because ) or ( so ).

1. We cannot start the meeting _______________ the chairman is not here.

2. Tell me the truth at once _______________ you will be punished.

3. Nobody answered the door _______________ I left.

4. He could not lift the box _______________ it was too heavy.

5. The boy was lazy _______________ he failed the examination.

6. You must water the plants _______________ they will die.

7. The well is dry _______________ it has not rained for months.

8. My bicycle was punctured _______________ I had to walk all the way.

9. I trust James _______________ he is honest.

10. He broke his arm _______________ he was sent to the hospital.

11. Peter did not sit for the examination _______________ he was ill.

12. Walk quickly _______________ you will be late.

13. He came late _______________ the bus broke down.

14. He lost his pen _______________ he had to borrow mine.

15. You can either eat here _______________ there.

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Exercise 3: Join these pair of sentences using correct conjunctions.

and but or because so

1. He kicked hard. He scored a goal.

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2. Peter has a new motorcycle. He can’t ride it.

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3. He did not come to the meeting. He was not well.

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4. You must not play in the rain. You will catch a cold.

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5. It was getting dark. She switched on the light.

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6. He opened the book. He started to read the book.

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7. We must talk softly. We will wake up the child.

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8. Jane was not at home. I went away.

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9. Thomas pushed hard. He could not open the door.

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10. He could not play football. He had hurt his leg.

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Exercise 4: Circle the correct answer and fill in the blanks.

1. The weather is fine _______________ we can play in the field.

A. or B. because C. so D. but

2. My brother won an award _______________ my father praised him.

A. or B. because C. so D. but

3. Joanne wants to be a doctor _______________ her sister wants to be a dentist.

A. or B. because C. so D. but

4. My father climbed up the ladder _______________ plucked the rambutans.

A. and B. because C. so D. but

5. Janice is happy _______________ her father gives her a pet rabbit.

A. or B. because C. so D. but

6. Would you like to eat an apple _______________ a pear?

A. or B. because C. so D. but

7. The naughty boy picked up a stone _______________ threw it at the beehive.

A. or B. because C. and D. but

8. Annie borrows a ruler from Christina _______________ she forgot to bring hers.

A. or B. because C. so D. but

9. The children can either play here _______________ there.

A. or B. because C. so D. but

10. My brother went to the cinema _______________ I stayed at home.

A. or B. because C. so D. but

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