Conjunction Challenge

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: I wanted to go to the party, but I had too much homework to do.

• and

• so

• but

• or

Connect the following two sentences using the conjunction 'and': The sun was shining. The birds were singing.

• The sun was shining so the birds were singing.

• The sun was shining or the birds were singing.

• The sun was shining but the birds were singing.

• The sun was shining and the birds were singing.

Construct a sentence using the conjunction 'or' to connect the ideas of going to the beach or staying home to watch a movie.

• I will go to the beach and stay home to watch a movie.

• I might go to the beach or stay home to read a book.

• I can go to the beach or stay home to cook dinner.

• I can either go to the beach or stay home to watch a movie.

Choose the appropriate conjunction to complete the sentence: She was tired _______ she stayed up late studying for her exam.

• because

• but

• so

• and

Explain how the conjunction 'so' impacts the sentence structure in the following example: He was feeling unwell, so he decided to go home.

• The conjunction 'so' connects the two independent clauses with a comparison.

• The conjunction 'so' has no impact on the sentence structure.

• The conjunction 'so' introduces a contradictory relationship between the two independent clauses.

• The conjunction 'so' creates a cause-and-effect relationship between the two independent clauses.

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: I like to read, and I enjoy writing stories.

• because

• but

• and

• or

Connect the following two sentences using the conjunction 'but': I wanted to go to the concert. I couldn't get tickets.

• I wanted to go to the concert, so I couldn't get tickets.

• I wanted to go to the concert, but I couldn't get tickets.

• I wanted to go to the concert, however I couldn't get tickets.

• I wanted to go to the concert, and I couldn't get tickets.

Construct a sentence using the conjunction 'because' to explain why you didn't finish your homework.

• I didn't finish my homework because I forgot about it.

• I didn't finish my homework because I didn't feel like it.

• I didn't finish my homework because I was too lazy to do it.

• I didn't finish my homework because I had to take care of my sick sibling.

Choose the appropriate conjunction to complete the sentence: I want to go to the movies, _______ I have to finish my assignment first.

• and

• but

• so

• or

Explain how the conjunction 'or' impacts the sentence structure in the following example: You can have cake or ice cream for dessert.

• The conjunction 'or' creates a compound sentence with a single independent clause.

• The conjunction 'or' creates a simple sentence with two independent clauses.

• The conjunction 'or' creates a compound sentence with two independent clauses, allowing the person to choose between cake and ice cream for dessert.

• The conjunction 'or' creates a complex sentence with a dependent clause and an independent clause.