Connectives Grade 6

What is a conjunction?

• A conjunction is a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses together.

• A conjunction is a type of planet

• A conjunction is a type of car

• A conjunction is a type of dessert

Give an example of a coordinating conjunction.

• but

• and

• or

• because

Explain the difference between 'and' and 'but' as conjunctions.

• The main difference between 'and' and 'but' is that 'and' connects similar ideas, while 'but' connects contrasting ideas.

• 'And' and 'but' are interchangeable and can be used in the same context.

• The main difference between 'and' and 'but' is that 'and' connects contrasting ideas, while 'but' connects similar ideas.

• 'And' and 'but' are only used in formal writing, not in everyday conversation.

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.'

• so

• and

• but

• or

List three subordinating conjunctions.

• when

• unless

• because, although, since

• before

Create a sentence using the subordinating conjunction 'because'.

• I went to the beach because it was raining.

• He missed the bus because he woke up late.

• I went to the store because I needed to buy groceries.

• She ate the cake because she was hungry.

What is the purpose of using conjunctions in a sentence?

• To separate words in a sentence

• To emphasize the main idea

• To connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence

• To confuse the reader

Combine the following sentences using a conjunction: 'She likes to read books.' 'He enjoys playing video games.'

• She likes to read books while he enjoys playing video games.

• She likes to read books and he enjoys playing video games.

• She likes to read books but he enjoys playing video games.

• She likes to read books or he enjoys playing video games.

Explain the role of conjunctions in forming compound sentences.

• Conjunctions play a crucial role in combining separate ideas into a single, cohesive sentence.

• Conjunctions are used to separate ideas in compound sentences

• Conjunctions are only used in simple sentences

• Conjunctions are irrelevant in compound sentences

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: 'I will go to the party if you come with me.'

• and

• but

• if

• or