Conjunction- and & but

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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What does the conjunction 'and' do?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to add information or connect similar ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'but' do?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast or introduce an opposing idea.

Front

Fill in the blank: My grandmother likes to plant orchids _______ she does not like to plant roses.

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but

Front

Fill in the blank: They wanted to play football _______ the field was closed.

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but

Front

Fill in the blank: I used to cycle in the park ______ now I like playing in my garden more.

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but

Front

Fill in the blank: Matt went to the beach, ___ he learned to surf.

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and

Front

Fill in the blank: I tried to catch the hen ______ it ran away.

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but

Front

Give an example of a sentence using 'and'.

Back

I like apples and oranges.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'but'.

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I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain.