Causal Conjunctions

Identify the causal conjunction in this sentence: 'I stayed home because it was raining.'

• since

• although

• if

• because

Can you use 'so' as a causal conjunction? Give an example.

• Yes, 'so' can be used as a causal conjunction.

• 'So' is used to indicate contrast, not causation.

• 'So' is exclusively an adverb and cannot function as a conjunction.

• No, 'so' can only be used as a coordinating conjunction.

True or False: Causal conjunctions can only be used at the beginning of a sentence.

• False

• Causal conjunctions are never used in writing.

• Causal conjunctions can only be used in the middle of a sentence.

• True

Create a sentence using a causal conjunction.

• I went outside since it was sunny.

• I stayed home because it was raining.

• I cooked dinner although I was tired.

• I read a book and it was interesting.

What is the difference between a causal conjunction and a coordinating conjunction?

• Causal conjunctions show cause and effect, while coordinating conjunctions connect equal elements.

• Causal conjunctions are always found at the beginning of a sentence, while coordinating conjunctions are found in the middle.

• Causal conjunctions connect equal elements, while coordinating conjunctions show cause and effect.

• Causal conjunctions are used only in complex sentences, whereas coordinating conjunctions are used in simple sentences.

Fill in the blank: 'I was tired, _____ I went to bed early.'

• but

• and

• so

• because

What is a causal conjunction? Give an example.

• An example of a causal conjunction is 'and'. For instance, 'I stayed home and it was raining.'

• An example of a causal conjunction is 'but'. For instance, 'I stayed home but it was raining.'

• An example of a causal conjunction is 'or'. For instance, 'I stayed home or it was raining.'

• An example of a causal conjunction is 'because'. For instance, 'I stayed home because it was raining.'

Why do we use causal conjunctions in sentences?

• To list items in a series.

• We use causal conjunctions to indicate cause-and-effect relationships in sentences.

• To express opinions in sentences.

• To create complex sentence structures.

Fill in the blank: I can go to the park ___ it is sunny.

• unless

• if

• because

• although

Complete the sentence: You should wear a coat ___ it is cold outside.

• because

• unless it is sunny

• although it is warm

• if it is raining