Understanding Conjunctions: So, Because, But

Which conjunction best completes the sentence? "I was tired, ___ I went to bed early."

• because

• but

• so

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: "She was hungry, ___ she ate a sandwich."

• because

• so

• but

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Select the conjunction that fits best: "He wanted to play outside, ___ it was raining."

• so

• because

• but

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Why did she bring an umbrella? Complete the sentence: "She brought an umbrella ___ it was going to rain."

• so

• because

• but

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the reason in the sentence: "I studied hard ___ I wanted to pass the test."

• so

• because

• but

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Complete the sentence with the correct conjunction: "The cake was delicious, ___ it was too sweet for me."

• so

• because

• but

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the conjunction that shows cause and effect: "She was late ___ she missed the bus."

• so

• because

• but

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which conjunction shows contrast in the sentence? "He wanted to go to the park, ___ it was closed."

• so

• because

• but

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Explain why the following sentence uses "so": "It was cold outside, so I wore a jacket."

• It shows a reason.

• It shows a result.

• It shows a contrast.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Analyze the sentence and choose the correct conjunction: "She was tired, ___ she finished her homework."

• so

• because

• but

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E