Conjuctions

Words that connect

otherwords

or groups of

words

In a sentence

And – Joins together

Swans and penguins swim.

But-Shows difference

Swans live on ponds, but penguins do not.

Or-Shows Choice

Penguins slide or waddle.

WHAT’S THE CONJUNCTION IN THESE SENTENCES?

Parrots live in wild places or in zoos.

Or

Their beaks and feet are good for climbing.

And

Tame parrots are friendly and loyal to their owners.

And

Most parrots live in jungles, but some live in grasslands.

But

They eat seeds and drink at water holes.

And

Because-Shows Reason

PENGUINS CAN NOT FLY BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DO IT.

Some parrots can speak because they are social creatures, they need a form of communication to be able to interact.

Because

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUIZ AND / BUT / SO / BECAUSE 1. I like coffee ___ I don't like tea.

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

2. I cannot swim ___ I can ski.   A) and    B)but    C)so   D) because

3. I want a new TV ___ the one I have now is broken.   A)  and B)  but   C)  so    D) because

4. I had to work on Saturday ___ I couldn't go to John's party.   A) and   B) but   C) so    D)because

5. My name is Jim ___ I'm your new teacher.    A)and   B) but    C)so    D) because

6. I was cold ___ I turned on the heater.   A) and    B)but   C) so    D)because

7. We'll have to go shopping ___ we have nothing for dinner.   A) and   B) but   C) so    D)because

8. The history test was difficult ___ the English one was easy.    A) and    B)but    C)so   D) because

9. We didn't go to the beach yesterday ___ it was raining.    A)and   B) but    C)so   D) because

10. We have a test on Monday ___ I'll have to study this weekend.     A)and     B)but    C) so    D) because