Conjunction Challenge

What is the function of 'and' in a sentence?

• Separate words, phrases, or clauses

• Introduce a list of items

• Indicate a choice between two things

• Connect words, phrases, or clauses together

Provide an example sentence using 'but' as a conjunction.

• I wanted to go to the party, and I had to study for my exam.

• I wanted to go to the party, so I had to study for my exam.

• I wanted to go to the party, yet I had to study for my exam.

• I wanted to go to the party, but I had to study for my exam.

Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: 'She wanted to go to the party, but she had too much homework.'

• and

• so

• or

• but

Create a sentence using 'and' to connect two ideas.

• I went to the park and played video games.

• I went to the store and bought some groceries.

• She went to the beach and bought a new car.

• He went to the library and cooked dinner.

Differentiate between 'and' and 'but' in terms of their usage in a sentence.

• 'And' is used to introduce a list of items, while 'but' is used to emphasize agreement.

• The word 'and' is used to show contrast or introduce an opposite idea, while 'but' is used to add information or connect similar ideas.

• The word 'and' is used to add information or connect similar ideas, while 'but' is used to show contrast or introduce an opposite idea.

• Both 'and' and 'but' are used interchangeably in a sentence.

Explain the cause and effect relationship using 'so' in a sentence.

• They practiced every day, so they got worse.

• He ate too much, so he was hungry.

• She studied hard, so she passed the exam.

• She woke up early, so she missed the bus.

When should 'because' be used in a sentence?

• When emphasizing a point

• When expressing a result or consequence

• When introducing a new topic

• When providing a reason or explanation for something stated in the sentence.

Use 'but' to show a contrasting idea in the sentence: 'He was tired, but he continued to work.'

• He was tired, so he continued to work.

• He was tired, yet he continued to work.

• He was tired, but he continued to work.

• He was tired, and he continued to work.

Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'The sun was shining, so we decided to go for a walk.'

• so

• but

• because

• and

Construct a sentence using 'and' to join two related clauses.

• They went to the beach, and they flew a plane.

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

• She went to school, and she ate a sandwich.

• I went to the park, and I bought a car.