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Tutoring - Connectives

Tutoring - Connectives

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English

5th Grade

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Beatriz Pacheco

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4 Slides • 36 Questions

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​CONNECTIVES and conjunctions

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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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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

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ATTENTION!

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

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Multiple Choice

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

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because

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so

3

but

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Multiple Choice

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

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or

2

so

3

because

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but

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Multiple Choice

________ Maria is naughty, she is kind and lovely.

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But

2

However

3

Although

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Because

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Multiple Choice

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

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so

2

but

3

because

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or

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Multiple Choice

The bus is cheap _____ I like traveling by bus.

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so

2

but

3

because

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or

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Multiple Choice

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

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or

2

and

3

but

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because

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I like traveling by taxi _____ it is fast.

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Fill in the Blank

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

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Multiple Choice

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

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and

2

but

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so

4

because

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Multiple Choice

________ Bernardo is very lazy, he exercises everyday.

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Because

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But

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Although

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Before

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Multiple Choice

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

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or

2

but

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because

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so

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Multiple Choice

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

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connectives of example

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connectives of time and sequence

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connectives of purpose

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connectives of reason

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Multiple Choice

SO

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We use it to express consequence

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We use it to express contrast

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We use it to express a command

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We use it to express an opinion

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Multiple Choice

AND

1

We use it to express consequence

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We use it to express a command

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We use it to express contrast

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We use it to add information

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Multiple Choice

BECAUSE

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We use it to express consequence

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We use it to express a command

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We use it to express a reason

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We use it to add information

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Multiple Choice

Do a star jump unless you have blonde hair.

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connectives of reason

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connectives of purpose

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connectives of condition

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connectives of result

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Multiple Choice

AS WELL AS

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We use it to express consequence

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It means "in addition to"

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We use it to express a reason

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It means " at the same time"

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Multiple Choice

BUT

1

We use it to contrast information

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It means "in addition to"

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We use it to express a reason

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It means " at the same time"

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Multiple Choice

ALTHOUGH

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It means "for that reason"

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It means "in addition to"

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It means "despite the fact that"

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It means "at the same time"

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Multiple Choice

HOWEVER

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It means "despite this"

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It means "in addition to"

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We use it to contrast information

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

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Multiple Choice

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

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as well as

2

but

3

however

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Multiple Choice

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

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as well as

2

or

3

however

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and

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Multiple Choice

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

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as well as

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so

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and

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although

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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.

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connectives of result

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connectives of time and sequence

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connectives of purpose

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connectives of reason

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Multiple Choice

The worker bees make honey _____ they are fully grown.

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when

2

but

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or

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Multiple Choice

WHICH CONNECTIVE is for EXPRESSING TIME AND SEQUENCE?

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SO

2

AND

3

BUT

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WHEN

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Multiple Choice

_____ you read the instructions you have to follow them.

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so

2

and

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after

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next

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Multiple Choice

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

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connectives of reason

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connectives of result

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connectives of example

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connectives of time and sequence

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Multiple Choice

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

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so

2

and

3

but

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when

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Multiple Choice

I have a signed football shirt _____ is very valuable.

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and

2

although

3

because

4

which

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Multiple Choice

Rebecca ate some peanut butter _____ stuck to her teeth.

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and

2

which

3

because

4

although

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Multiple Choice

Karen is rich _______, her cousin Kate is poor.

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therefore

2

however

3

otherwise

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Multiple Choice

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

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however

2

moreover

3

furthermore

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Multiple Choice

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

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Therefore

2

Nonetheless

3

Otherwise

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Multiple Choice

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

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connectives of example

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connectives of result

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connectives of reason

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connectives of purpose

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Multiple Choice

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

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Moreover

2

Therefore

3

Although

​CONNECTIVES and conjunctions

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