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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'
and
or
but
so
What are the two types of clauses?
Main clauses and subordinate clauses
Complex clauses and simple clauses
Subordinate clauses and coordinate clauses
Independent clauses and dependent clauses
In the sentence 'She likes ice cream, and he likes cake,' how many clauses are there?
4
3
2
1
Choose the correct connective: 'I was tired, ___ I went to bed early.'
because
but
although
so
Identify the clause in this sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went outside.'
Although we went outside
we went outside
it was raining
Although it was raining
Which sentence uses connectives for coherence? 'I like apples. I like bananas.' or 'I like apples and bananas.'?
I like apples and bananas.
I prefer oranges over apples.
I enjoy apples but not bananas.
I like apples or bananas.
Fill in the blank with a coordinating conjunction: 'I wanted to play outside, ___ it was too cold.'
or
and
so
but
What is the purpose of using connectives in writing?
To confuse the reader by adding unnecessary complexity.
To replace punctuation marks in sentences.
To make writing more entertaining without focusing on clarity.
The purpose of using connectives in writing is to create coherence and clarity by linking ideas and indicating relationships.
In the sentence 'He studied hard, so he passed the test,' what type of clause is 'he passed the test'?
subordinate clause
compound clause
independent clause
dependent clause
Choose the correct connective: 'She can sing well, ___ she cannot dance.'
and
so
or
but
Dogs _____ cats make perfect pets.
because
but
which
and
Dad was late for work _____ he slept in.
but
which
because
although
Rebecca ate some toffee _____ stuck to her teeth.
and
which
because
although
Jonny is a good boxer _____ does not like to fight.
but
although
which
because
_____ it was snowing school was still open.
Because
Which
And
Although
The teacher rewarded the pupils _____ did well in their work.
and
but
which
who
I dried my hair _____ it was wet.
and
because
which
but
I let the dog out _____ shut the door.
which
although
but
and
Dad watered the plants _____ they grew.
and
because
which
although
Rhys is a jockey _____ has won lots of races.
which
but
who
although
Granny went for a walk ______ it was raining.
which
although
because
and
Ben fed the turtle _____ it was hungry.
because
although
but
and
I have a signed football shirt _____ is very valuable.
and
although
because
which
I like to eat apples _____ I don't like to eat bananas.
who
which
but
because
I was lost ___ I bought a street map.
so that
so
meanwhile
since
Patients were discharged from hospital ___ the beds were needed by other people.
so
however
moreover
because
She is very hard-working ___ not very creative.
but
and
so that
because
You can move the cursor either by using the mouse ___ by using the arrow keys on the keyboard.
and
or
so
but
Snakes ___ lizards are cold-blooded animals.
or
but
and
because
Nyasha wisely takes the old woman's advice
however Manyara ignores her.
whereas Manyara sets off early to get there first.
unlike Nyasha who is happy with her life.
while Manyara sees only a poisonous snake.
Manyara was only interested in becoming queen
however Manyara ignores her.
whereas Manyara sets off early to get there first.
unlike Nyasha who is happy with her life.
while Manyara sees only a poisonous snake.
Nyasha recognises her friend Nyoka
however Manyara ignores her.
whereas Manyara sets off early to get there first.
unlike Nyasha who is happy with her life.
while Manyara sees only a poisonous snake.
Nyasha waits patiently to go to the palace
however Manyara ignores her.
whereas Manyara sets off early to get there first.
unlike Nyasha who is happy with her life.
while Manyara sees only a poisonous snake.
Manyara was bad tempered, .................. her sister who was contented.
Unlike
Whereas
Although
While
However
Nyasha was kind ........... Manyara thought that she was just weak.
Unlike
Whereas
Although
While
However
Manyara wanted to be queen ........... her sister was happy doing her chores.
Unlike
Whereas
Although
While
However
Nyasha loved her sister ............. Manyara was jealous of her.
Unlike
Whereas
Although
While
However
The sisters were both beautiful, ............. only one was kind.
Unlike
Whereas
Although
While
However
____ she saw it, she had assumed it was an explosion.
While
When
Either could be used here.
They spend ages trying to prove themselves ____ getting accepted.
as
before
since
____ I needed it, there was always someone willing to help.
Whether
If
Either could be used here.
…………..…… she was not educated in England, she speaks English like a native.
Despite
Even
Although
Besides
I love baking cookies ___________ nobody wants to eat them!
because
or
so
but
They did not want others to hear them ____ they spoke softly.
so
because
and
because of
______ I forgot to bring my best work, Miss Smith didn't punish me.
Because
Although
But
So
Choose two connectives ( from I was wabab)
although
while
nor
but
Choose two connectives (from fanboys)
for
because
and
since
____ I needed it, there was always someone willing to help.
Whether
If
Either could be used here.
They were very friendly ____ I felt at home.
and
but
I was very happy ____ all my old friends were living there.
that
with
which
