A conjunction is a word used to join words, phrases, or sentences.
Common conjunctions include and, but, or, because, so, although, if, while.
Examples:
- I like tea and coffee.
- She was tired but she finished her homework.
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with a suitable conjunction (and, but, or, because, so).
- I was hungry ______ I ate a sandwich.
- She likes apples ______ bananas.
- He wanted to play outside ______ it was raining.
- We were late ______ we missed the bus.
- Do you want juice ______ milk?
Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Conjunction
- She was tired ______ she kept working.
a) but
b) because
c) so - We stayed at home ______ it was raining.
a) because
b) or
c) but - You can take a bus ______ a taxi.
a) and
b) or
c) because - The boy ran fast ______ won the race.
a) but
b) and
c) because - I studied hard ______ I passed the test.
a) so
b) but
c) or
Exercise 3: Join the Sentences
Join the sentences using a suitable conjunction.
- I wanted to go to the park. It started raining.
- She likes reading books. She likes writing stories.
- The box was heavy. He could not lift it.
- I woke up early. I finished my homework.
- We can go to the zoo. We can visit the museum.
Exercise 4: Identify the Conjunction
Underline the conjunction in each sentence.
- I stayed inside because it was raining.
- She is small but very brave.
- Do you want tea or coffee?
- He finished his work and went home.
- I was tired so I went to bed early.
Exercise 5: Make Sentences
Make your own sentences using these conjunctions.
- and – __________________________________
- but – __________________________________
- because – _______________________________
- or – __________________________________
- so – __________________________________
Answer Key (For Teachers)
Exercise 1
- so
- and
- but
- so
- or
Exercise 2
- but
- because
- or
- and
- so
Exercise 3 (Sample Answers)
- I wanted to go to the park but it started raining.
- She likes reading books and writing stories.
- The box was heavy so he could not lift it.
- I woke up early and finished my homework.
- We can go to the zoo or visit the museum.