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What are conjunctions?

Conjunctions are joining w ords.

For example: and, because, so, if , alt hough.

You can use a conjunction to join two short sentences together to make a longer sentence.

Examples:

1. I had to take my dog to the vet. He had hurt his leg. Use a conjunction to join the two sentences I had to take my dog to the vet because he had hurt his leg.

2. I wanted a good seat at the rugby match. I booked in advance. Use a conjunction to join the two sentences I wanted a good seat at the rugby match so I booked in advance.

3. I t was pouring with rain. I was hanging out the washing. Use a conjunction to join the two sentences I t was pouring with rain w hile I was hanging out the washing.

This resource kindly contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College. g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk Ws/E3.1 [L1.1] Write in complete sentences [using a wider range of conjunctions e.g. if, so, while, though, since]. Rs/E3.2 [L1.1] Use implicit and explicit knowledge of different word types (e.g. connectives) to predict meaning [and try out plausible meanings].

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Complete each sentence w ith a joining w ord.

because so and as although but since

1. I went to the hospital ____________ I hurt my leg. 2. The woman ate the cake __________ she was on a diet. 3. Make sure you are at the bus stop on time ______ you don't miss

the bus. 4. The man went to the bank _______ he didn't want to be short of

money. 5. Leeds Rhinos are a good team _______ I prefer St. Helens. 6. We went on holiday to Turkey ________ it was a good choice. 7. My mum asked me to get some bread from the shop ______ I

was going anyway.

This resource kindly contributed by Gill Gallagher, Barnsley College. g.gallagher@barnsley.ac.uk Ws/E3.1 [L1.1] Write in complete sentences [using a wider range of conjunctions e.g. if, so, while, though, since]. Rs/E3.2 [L1.1] Use implicit and explicit knowledge of different word types (e.g. connectives) to predict meaning [and try out plausible meanings].

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