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Connectives

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

How much do you use connectives in your writing?

a)

always

b)

seldom

c)

hardly ever

d)

in every sentence

2.

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

a)

connectives of example

b)

connectives of time and sequence

c)

connectives of purpose

d)

connectives of reason

3.

My phone's camera doesn't work. Therefore, I will buy a new one.

a)

connectives of reason

b)

connectives of result

c)

connectives of example

d)

connectives of time and sequence

4.

Which connectives do you use in writing argument text and balanced reports?

a)

however, on the flipside, first, to sum up, for instance

b)

FANBOYS

c)

suddenly, after that, after a while, the next morning, later that night

5.

FANBOYS make compound sentences, while subordinate conjunctions make complex sentences

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

c)

NOT SURE

d)

I'm still EPIC.

6.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate connective.

(a)   you don't take the mock tests seriously, you will lose every opportunity to improve.

7.

Which sentence uses the connective properly?

Which sentences are written correctly? Tick 2 boxes.

a)

Eren's character has changed drastically. Nevertheless, he's still my favourite character in AOT.

b)

Eren's character has changed drastically, nevertheless, he's still my favourite character in AOT.

c)

Eren's character has changed drastically; nevertheless, he's still my favourite character in AOT.

d)

Eren's character has changed drastically: Nevertheless, he's still my favourite character in AOT.

8.

Connectives make your writing clear and easier to understand.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

c)

Not Sure

9.

What is the adverbial of time in the sentence?

In the blink of an eye, the canny thief disappeared into the oblivion.

a)

into the oblivion

b)

In the blink of an eye

c)

the canny thief

10.

Complete the sentence with an appropriate connective.

Some people think Android is customizable (a)   others think IOS is way better in terms of hardware and performance.

11.

First, melt the butter and sugar in a saucepan. After that, mix the oats, flour and spices. ... Finally, be ready for your meal!

a)

connectives of reason

b)

connectives of purpose

c)

connectives of time and sequence

d)

connectives of result

12.

              it was raining heavily, he went out without a raincoat.

a)

Although

b)

In spite 

c)

In spite of  

d)

However  

13.

Things like paper and plastic can be recycled.

a)

connectives of example

b)

connectives of results

c)

connectives of purpose

d)

connectives of time and sequence

14.

Tick the connective of reason. Tick two boxes.

a)

conversely

b)

since

c)

thus

d)

because

15.

Tick the connectives that have the same purpose.

a)

but

b)

so

c)

yet

d)

or