Conjunctions

Conjunctions

Writing a personal description

​English II

​A conjunction is...

​A word that helps us link ideas or sentences. We also call them "Linking words" or "connectors".

​In this lesson we will learn these:

• And: connects a list of items. "I like football, tennis and hockey."

• ​But: contrasts information. "Gaby failed Physics, but she passed Ethics."

• ​So: indicates result or consequence. "I was tired so I went to sleep."

• ​Or: useful when we have options. "Take it or leave it. You decide."

• ​Because: gives reasons or justifications. "The teacher was angry because very few students sent their activities."

Multiple Choice

I'm hungry ... I didn't have my breakfast.

• and

• because

• or

Multiple Choice

I lost my wallet ... I can't pay the bill.

• so

• because

• or

Multiple Choice

I like chocolate ... I don't like candies.

• because

• or

• but

Multiple Choice

I have one sister ... two brothers.

• because

• and

• or

Multiple Choice

Do you prefer coffee ... tea?

• and

• but

• or

Fill in the Blanks

You can take the lesson online ... in the classroom. It's your choice.

Fill in the Blanks

She is very fat ... she is happy.

Fill in the Blanks

You don't understand ... you didn't pay attention to the teacher.

Fill in the Blanks

Some students don't study ... they fail the exams.

Fill in the Blanks

My mum is beautiful ... intelligent.