Conjunction

Conjunctions

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What are conjunctions?

Joining words.

Words used to link words, phrases or clauses.  

Examples of conjunctions

Here is a list of conjunctions commonly used: and, as, because, but, for, just as, or, Neither...Nor, Not only, so, whether, etc.

I tried to hit the nail but hit my thumb instead.

I have two goldfish and a cat.

I’d like a bike for commuting to work.

You can have peach ice cream or a brownie sundae.

Neither the black dress nor the gray one looks right on me.

My dad always worked hard so we could afford the things we wanted.

Quiz

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Multiple Choice

I felt exhausted ________ I stopped cleaning the house.

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• but
• so
• because

Multiple Choice

Mr.Iron fell asleep in front of the computer ________ he was so tired.

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• but
• so
• because

Multiple Choice

The children wore their costumes ________ visited their neighbours.

• and
• but
• so
• because

Multiple Choice

Thomas fell down ________ injured his right leg.

• and
• but
• so
• because

Multiple Choice

The businessman felt furious _____ the bill was very expensive.

• and
• but
• so
• because

Multiple Choice

Linda went to the supermarket ________ she forgot to buy apples.

• and
• but
• so
• because

Multiple Choice

Carol studied hard for the maths test ________ she couldn't get a good mark.

• and
• but
• so
• because

Multiple Choice

It was freezing this morning _____ Mr. Lerrington wore his scarf and vest.

• and
• but
• so
• because

Multiple Choice

The weather is always sunny _____ hot in summer in Turkey

• and

• but

• so

• because

Multiple Choice

I visited my dentist last Tuesday _____ I had a terrible toothache.

• and

• but

• so

• because

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