Tutoring - Connectives

​CONNECTIVES and conjunctions

Connectives are used as connecting words in a sentence. They are used to indicate addition, sequence, time, cause and effect and opposition.

What are connectives?

What are conjunctions?

Conjunctions join two parts of a sentence and help to show the connection between the to parts of a sentence.

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FANBOYS​

A compound sentence is a sentence that connects two simple sentences using a connective or conjunction.

compound sentence

​A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb (one independent clause).

Simple sentence

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​cONNECTIVES EXAMPLES

​ATTENTION!

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​Connectives can be used in the beginning of sentences, while conjunctions CAN'T.

Multiple Choice

I like traveling by bus ________ it's convenient and fast.

• because

• so

• but

Multiple Choice

This chair is uncomfortable ______ I won't buy it.

• or

• so

• because

• but

Multiple Choice

________ Maria is naughty, she is kind and lovely.

• But

• However

• Although

• Because

Multiple Choice

I like sitting on my sofa ______ it is very comfortable.

• so

• but

• because

• or

Multiple Choice

The bus is cheap _____ I like traveling by bus.

• so

• but

• because

• or

Multiple Choice

I like buying Pokémon cards and trade them with my friends. It is really good _____ fun!

• or

• and

• but

• because

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I like traveling by taxi _____ it is fast.

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It's very crowded at 25 de Março, _____ I don't like going there.

Multiple Choice

I like traveling by train _____ I don't like traveling by bus.

• and

• but

• so

• because

Multiple Choice

________ Bernardo is very lazy, he exercises everyday.

• Because

• But

• Although

• Before

Multiple Choice

It's easier to go there by bus _____ we decided to take it instead of a car.

• or

• but

• because

• so

Multiple Choice

I don't want to do homework since I am too tired.

• connectives of example

• connectives of time and sequence

• connectives of purpose

• connectives of reason

Multiple Choice

SO

• We use it to express consequence

• We use it to express contrast

• We use it to express a command

• We use it to express an opinion

Multiple Choice

AND

• We use it to express consequence

• We use it to express a command

• We use it to express contrast

• We use it to add information

Multiple Choice

BECAUSE

• We use it to express consequence

• We use it to express a command

• We use it to express a reason

• We use it to add information

Multiple Choice

Do a star jump unless you have blonde hair.

• connectives of reason

• connectives of purpose

• connectives of condition

• connectives of result

Multiple Choice

AS WELL AS

• We use it to express consequence

• It means "in addition to"

• We use it to express a reason

• It means " at the same time"

Multiple Choice

BUT

• We use it to contrast information

• It means "in addition to"

• We use it to express a reason

• It means " at the same time"

Multiple Choice

ALTHOUGH

• It means "for that reason"

• It means "in addition to"

• It means "despite the fact that"

• It means "at the same time"

Multiple Choice

HOWEVER

• It means "despite this"

• It means "in addition to"

• We use it to contrast information

• It can be an oposition and also means "at the same time"

Multiple Choice

We have a responsibility to our friends ___________ to our families.

• as well as

• but

• however

Multiple Choice

This is one possible solution to the problem ___________, there are others.

• as well as

• or

• however

• and

Multiple Choice

She walked home by herself, _________ she knew that it was dangerous.

• as well as

• so

• and

• although

Multiple Choice

The weather is too bad. I have been hanging around the airport for four hours and eventually the flight is nearly ready to board.

• connectives of result

• connectives of time and sequence

• connectives of purpose

• connectives of reason

Multiple Choice

The worker bees make honey _____ they are fully grown.

• when

• but

• or

Multiple Choice

WHICH CONNECTIVE is for EXPRESSING TIME AND SEQUENCE?

• SO

• AND

• BUT

• WHEN

Multiple Choice

_____ you read the instructions you have to follow them.

• so

• and

• after

• next

Multiple Choice

My headphones doesn't work. Therefore, I will buy new ones.

• connectives of reason

• connectives of result

• connectives of example

• connectives of time and sequence

Multiple Choice

My dog was barking ______ he saw the cat on the roof.

• so

• and

• but

• when

Multiple Choice

I have a signed football shirt _____ is very valuable.

• and

• although

• because

• which

Multiple Choice

Rebecca ate some peanut butter _____ stuck to her teeth.

• and

• which

• because

• although

Multiple Choice

Karen is rich _______, her cousin Kate is poor.

• therefore

• however

• otherwise

Multiple Choice

Phil was not thirsty _______, he drank five glasses of water.

• however

• moreover

• furthermore

Multiple Choice

The kids didn't study _______, they failed the test.

• Therefore

• Nonetheless

• Otherwise

Multiple Choice

He cannot attend the Zoom meeting because of his poor internet connection.

• connectives of example

• connectives of result

• connectives of reason

• connectives of purpose

Multiple Choice

He didn't have enough money ________, his wife decided to get a job.

• Moreover

• Therefore

• Although