Grade 1 Conjunctions Quiz

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: I like to play soccer but my brother prefers basketball.

• and

• or

• because

• but

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: Do you want to eat pizza or pasta for dinner?

• but

• because

• or

• and

Use 'and' to connect the two ideas in a sentence: I like to read books. I like to play outside.

• I like to read books or play outside.

• I like to read books and play outside.

• I like to read books but play outside.

• I like to read books so play outside.

Use 'and' to connect the two ideas in a sentence: The sun is shining. The birds are singing.

• The sun is shining but the birds are singing.

• The sun is shining or the birds are singing.

• The sun is shining so the birds are singing.

• The sun is shining and the birds are singing.

Use 'and' to connect the two ideas in a sentence: I have a red shirt. I have a blue shirt.

• I have a red shirt but a blue shirt.

• I have a red shirt or a blue shirt.

• I have a red shirt then a blue shirt.

• I have a red shirt and a blue shirt.

Use 'but' to show contrast in a sentence: I want to go to the park, but it is raining outside.

• or

• but

• and

• because

Use 'but' to show contrast in a sentence: I like to eat ice cream, but I don't like chocolate flavor.

• or

• because

• and

• but

Use 'but' to show contrast in a sentence: The cat is small, but it is very fast.

• The cat is small, so it is very slow.

• The cat is small, but it is very fast.

• The cat is small, and it is very fast.

• The cat is small, because it is very fast.

Which is a conjunction

• Happy

• Because

• And

• Santa

• Andy

Use 'or' to present options in a sentence: Do you want to play soccer or basketball?

• soccer but basketball

• soccer with basketball

• soccer and basketball

• soccer or basketball