Conjunction- and & but

Fill in the blank: They wanted to play football _______ the field was closed.

• and

• but

• or

• so

Create a compound sentence using 'and'.

• I went to the store, and I bought some milk.

• I enjoy reading books; they are fascinating.

• She likes to swim, but he prefers to run.

• The sun is shining, and it is raining.

What is a conjunction?

• A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

• A type of punctuation used to separate sentences.

• A word that describes an action or state of being.

• A word that modifies a noun or pronoun.

Fill in the blank: I used to cycle in the park ______ now I like playing in my garden more.

• and

• but

• or

• so

Create a compound sentence using 'but'.

• I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.

• I wanted to play outside, and it was too cold.

• I wanted to play outside, so I stayed inside.

• I wanted to play outside, for it was too cold.

Give an example of a sentence using 'but'.

• I wanted to go outside, but it started to rain.

• I enjoy reading books, and I love writing too.

• She went to the store, so she bought some milk.

• He likes to play soccer, or he prefers basketball.

What does the conjunction 'and' do?

• It is used to contrast different ideas.

• It is used to add information or connect similar ideas.

• It is used to indicate a choice between options.

• It is used to emphasize a point.

What does the conjunction 'but' do?

• It shows addition or agreement.

• It shows contrast or introduces an opposing idea.

• It indicates a cause or reason.

• It provides an example or clarification.

Can 'but' be used to connect two sentences?

• Yes, 'but' can connect two sentences to show a contrast between them.

• No, 'but' can only connect words, not sentences.

• Yes, 'but' is used to add similar ideas.

• No, 'but' is not a conjunction.

Fill in the blank: My grandmother likes to plant orchids _______ she does not like to plant roses.

• and

• but

• or

• so