Time Connectives Challenge

What is the purpose of using the time connective 'while' in a sentence?

• To express action happening at a later time

• To show actions happening at the same time

• To indicate a result

• To express a condition

What does the time connective 'afterwards' indicate in a sentence?

• Indicating a cause and effect relationship

• Referring to a specific time of day

• Signifying a condition or requirement

• Sequence of events

Which time connective best completes the sentence?

'The sun was shining brightly. ________, the birds were singing in the trees.'

• Eventually

• Finally

• Meanwhile

• As soon as

Which time connective best completes the sentence?

'_____, she found her way back home.'

• Before

• Suddenly

• As soon as possible

• Eventually

Which time connective best completes the sentence?

'Jane always does a warm-up _____ she plays netball.'

• before

• while

• eventually

• after

Which time connective best completes the sentence?

'_____ I went upstairs, she was singing.'

• Eventually

• When

• Until

• Meanwhile

Use appropriate time connectives to link the ideas in the following sentences: 'I went to the store. I bought some groceries.'

Use the time connective 'afterwards' in a sentence of your own.

Write a sentence using the time connective 'while'.

Use the time connective 'eventually' in a sentence of your own.