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Name: _______________________ Grade: 4

Term: _________________ Topics:

1. conjunction
2.

A. Directions: Underline the conjunctions in the following sentences.

1. Jones made a cake before the dinner party.

2. He is a good basketball player because he is very tall.
3. We will go only if our friend can come too.
4. I am very athletic, but I cannot play soccer or tennis very well.
5. Even if it is raining, I will not take my umbrella.
6. I need milk, eggs, towels, and oranges from the grocery store.
7. After we are finished with the test, can we go outside?
8. Your friends can come over whenever they want to.
9. Although we played hard, we still lost the game.
10. I practice English often, for that is the best way to learn.
11. We need to make a reservation in order to eat at the new restaurant.
12. I know my mission is almost impossible, nevertheless I will try my best to accomplish it.
13. I am ready to go whenever you are.
14. Both me and my brother are going to the soccer game.
15. Either John or I will help you study for the test.
16. I will come even if I am late.
17. I have loved playing piano since I was a little girl.
18. The race will start once the whistle blows.
19. I still have no idea how to get to Mulberry St.
20. Rather than wait outside in the rain, we should wait inside their house.
21.

B. Combine the two sentences using the word in brackets.

1. Nathan likes chocolate. He likes ice cream. (and)
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2. The girls went to the mall. They went to the store. (and)
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3. We could play Monopoly. We could play cards. (or)
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4. My teacher is strict. He is fair. (but)
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5. Mom asked my sister and me to clean our room. She asked us to vacuum. (and)
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6. The painters finished the living room. They finished the kitchen. (and)
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7. Leila plays with dolls. Leila plays with toy cars. (and)
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8. You could finish your work. You could play outside. (or)
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9. Jenna likes hot chocolate. She does not like coffee. (but)
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10. The twins visited their grandparents. They went to a restaurant. (and)
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11. You can have the blue marker. You can have the red marker. (or)
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12. James hit his foot. He hit his toe. (and)
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13. We can make spaghetti. We can make lasagna. (or)
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14. We can read. We cannot talk. (but)
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15. John wanted to go to the movie. He wanted to eat popcorn. (and)
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16. They could bring dessert. They could bring salad. (or)
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17. Ellie brushed her teeth. She combed her hair. (and)
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18. Do you want salad with your meat? Do you want rice? (or)
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C. write ‘and, or, so, but’ in the space.

1. It is cold,______________ I wear my hat and my mitts.
2. I want cake, __________________ I’m not allowed.
3. I would go, __________________ it is too far.
4. I will finish my homework, ______________ then I can play video games.
5. We washed the dishes, _____________________ we put them away.
6. I know Michael, __________________ I don’t know his brother.
7. It will be sunny, _________________ there will be no game.
 8. I will read a book, ________________ I’ll just watch TV.
9. The teacher is talking, _________________ we need to listen.
10. John got dressed, _________________ he forgot his socks!
11. This is good, ________________ it could be better.
12. I take the bus, ________________ I got home at 5 pm.
13. Anny was hot, ______________ she took her sweater off.
14. I put on my gloves, _____________ Dad put on his boots.
15. John finished his chores, _________________ he can play a game.
16. I baked the cupcakes, __________________ I ate them too!
17. The cat yawned, _________________ he never fell asleep.
18. The bus will come, __________________ I will have to walk to school.
19. Max likes candy, _______________ he went to the candy store.
20. Jenny likes flowers, ________________ Laura likes trucks.
21. I chose this one, _______________ my sister chose that one.
22. Brush your teeth, ___________________ put your pyjamas on.
23. Nina likes hockey, _________________ Tina likes basketball.
24. Take the train, _________________ you will get there faster.
25. I want more cake, _________________ there isn’t any left.
26. John wants skates, _________________ he can play hockey.
27. The school is closed, ________________ it will open tomorrow.
28. Summer is hot, ________________ we go to the beach.
29. I will finish all my food, ___________________ I won’t get dessert.

D. Check your grammar: matching – conjunctions Match the two parts of the sentence and write a–h next to the
numbers 1–8.
1. …….. We wanted to go to the show
2. …….. I often make omelets
3. …….. Shall we go to the cinema
4. …….. Burgers are very tasty
5. …….. My neighbours are friendly
6. …….. Do you know if he’s at home
7. …….. Pick me up early, please,
8. …….. We know he has great dreams
a. so we don’t get there late.
b. or at the football match?
c. because he laughs in his sleep.
d. and watch that film you were talking about?
e. because they’re quick and easy.
f. although they are not very healthy.
g. but they’re noisy.
h. but there weren’t any seats left.

E. Check your grammar: multiple choice – conjunctions Circle the correct conjunction to complete these
sentences.

1. I’d love to stay so / and / but I have to catch my bus.

 2. His hot chocolate was too hot so / and / but he put some cold milk in it.
3. Or / Although / Because we had an umbrella, we got extremely wet.
4. I only passed my exam because / but / although you helped me.
5. They were hungry but / because / so they made some sandwiches.
6. We can go to the pool and / but / or we can go horse-riding, whichever you prefer.
7. She didn’t want him to see her and / so / although she hid behind a plant.
8. He’s in the town centre so / because / but he wants to look for shoes.
9. I’m definitely coming tonight, or / because / although I could be a bit late.
10. We can go to the shop before we go to Clare’s house and / or / so go to Clare’s house first to see if she
needs anything. What do you think?
F. Check your grammar: ordering – conjunctions Write the words in the correct order to make sentences.

1. 1. don’t | or | eat cheese | butter. | I

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2. but | him. | like | I | annoying | He’s
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3. salad for lunch. | very hungry | we’re having | We’re not | so
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4. Although | very often. | a lot of friends, | she has | she doesn’t go out
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5. to China | He’s been | this year. | Brazil | and
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6. or go | Would you | to the chocolate factory? | swimming | rather go
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7. bed late | because | He’s tired | he went to | last night. | today
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8. was terrible. | had a good time | We | although | the weather
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G. Complete the sentences below – use your imagination!

1. I fell off my bicycle, and ________________________________________________________________

2. I fell off my bicycle because __________________________________________________________
3. We ate a really big breakfast, so _______________________________________________________
4. We ate a really big breakfast, but ________________________________________________________
5. It rained, and ________________________________________________________________
6. It rained, but ____________________________________________________________________
7. The telephone rang, so ____________________________________________________________
8. The telephone rang, but __________________________________________________________
9. They went shopping because ______________________________________________________
10. They went shopping, and ___________________________________________________________
11. Sarah cleaned the house, but ________________________________________________________
12. Sarah cleaned the house, so __________________________________________________________
13. I forgot to bring my money because _____________________________________________________
14. I forgot to bring my money so __________________________________________________________
15. He got on the airplane, and ___________________________________________________________
16. He got on the airplane, but ___________________________________________________________
17. The monkey ran away from the zoo because ______________________________________________
18. The monkey ran away from the zoo, so ___________________________________________________
19. I watched TV, and ___________________________________________________________________
20. I watched TV because ________________________________________________________________
21. I am up set now because ___________________________________________________________________
22. She walked home fast because ______________________________________________________________
23. _____________________________________________________________ so no bird anymore in this park.
24. _____________________________________________________________ so my mom brings me to dentist.
25. _____________________________________________________________ but she didn’t hear me.
26. _________________________________________________________ but she didn’t collect the homework.
27. ___________________________________________________________ so the teacher gave us punishment.
28. They felt sad because ______________________________________________________________________
29. Her favorite doll was lost because ____________________________________________________________
30. A wild dog got into our yard because _________________________________________________________
31. ___________________________________________________________ so my father went out to check it.
32. ___________________________________________________________ but there was nothing.
33. __________________________________________________________ so we ordered it by ojek online.
34. __________________________________________________________________ but we haven’t finished yet.

Choose the best word to complete these sentences.

1. I'd love to stay (so / and / but) I have to catch my bus.

2. His hot chocolate was too hot (so / and / but) he put some cold milk in it.

3. (Or / Although / Because) we had an umbrella, we got extremely wet

4. I only passed my exam (because / but / although) you helped me.

5. They were hungry (but / because / so) they made some sandwiches.

6. We can go to the pool ( and / but / or) we can go horse-riding, whichever you prefer.

7. She didn't want him to see her (and / so / although) she hid behind a plant.

8. He's in the town center (so / because / but) he wants to look for shoes.

9. I’m definitely coming tonight, (or / because / although) I could be a bit late.
10. We can go to the shop before we go to Clare’s house (and / or / so) go to Clare’s house first to see if she needs
anything. What do you think?

Choose the correct answer.

1. The school marching band practiced hard ___________________ they still did not sound very good.

and but so when

2. The two brothers went camping __________________________ swimming every summer.

so when after and

3. Lizards sun themselves on rocks _________________ they are cold blooded.

or so and because

4. Would you like to play cards _____________________ read a book?

and so or because

5. I went to school _____________________ I finished eating my breakfast.

when after so and

6. My mother was cooking______________________ she heard the bell.

when after so because

7. The race car rounded the track for the last lap ___________ ran out of gas before it made it to the finish line.

and but because so

8. It was a beautiful day, ___________________ they went to the beach.

when so but or

9. Our mother said we could have either pancakes ______________ waffles for breakfast on Saturday morning.

or so but when

10. The students went home early ______________________ it was Friday.

because and when after

11. The book was over 300 pages long _________________ I read the whole thing.

but or so after

12. We watched the drama ______________________ it was black out.

and but after because

13. Maria is not allowed to watch television ____________ play outside until her homework is done.

but so or when

14. The sky was very cloudy, ___________________________ Hannah took an umbrella with her.

when after so because

15. Sarah wants to learn how to knit ____________________ she doesn’t have any yarn.

and but because so

Combine two sentences using conjunction. (after, when, and, but, or, so, because)

1. He accused me of peeking. I felt very angry.

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2. The accident was over. I started shaking.

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3. Is that a freckle? Is that a dirt?

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4. I forgot my jacket. I had to go back and get it.

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5. I like Christmas. I don't like waiting for it.

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6. Would you like to live in a castle? Would you like to live on a houseboat?

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7. The general gave the command. The army marched.

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8. The tree dropped all their leaves. We raked them up.

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9. I love reading. I love watching.

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10. Should I drink the milk? Should I drink the tea?

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11. They walked out the class. They heard the bell.

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12. Bryan can get ice cream. Bryan finished his lunch.

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13. My mother likes my pink dress better. I should decide

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14. Matthew will get present. Matthew got the best student at school.

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15. Miss Maria likes Mandy. She is lovely, friendly and smart.

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16. I thought we might try that new pasta restaurant. My brother wants to eat at Burger Shop.

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17. Mother held the piece of paneling. Father nailed it in place.

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18. All of the students were sent home. The electricity at school went off.

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19. She cleaned the paint brushes. They would be ready in the morning.

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20. I woke up. My neighbour’s dog kept barking.

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Multiple choice questions

1. I visited my dentist last Tuesday________ I had a terrible toothache.

a) and b) but c) so d) because

2. The weather is always sunny ________hot in summer in Turkey.

a) and b) but c) so d) because

3. Larry bought a big watermelon________ carried it home.

a) and b) but c) so d) because

4. I was late for class this morning …....... the bus was late.

because so and but

5. . I usually go home at four o’clock, _________________ then I watch TV for an hour.

and but because so

6. I went to the shopping centre _______ the shops were closed.

or because but so

7. We all work together _______ we could get the job done sooner.

but because and so

8. I was watching ___________ the phone rang.

when after so and

9. My sister went to her room directly _______ I reminded her to do her homework.

so but and after

10. He started to sneeze _________ he played in the barn.

after when so but

11. The book was over 300 pages long _________________ I read the whole thing.

but or so after

12. We watched the drama ______________________ it was black out.

and but after because

13. Maria is not allowed to watch television ____________ play outside until her homework is done.

But so or when

Complete the sentences by using a proper conjunction. and / but / so / or / after / when / because

1. The cardigan cannot be mine, ______________________________ it is too long.

2. Come fast, ___________________________ you will be late to the class.

3. I ate a huge breakfast, _____________________________ I was so hungry.

4. Do you like to draw animals ____________________________ flowers?

5. She cleaned the sink, ___________________________ she didn't clean the window.

6. I went back home at 4 o'clock, ________________________ then I watched tv for an hour.

7. We carried the bag to the car _______________________ we finished pack our stuffs.

8. My stomach hurts, _________________________ I still want to go to the cinema.

9. He was supposed to study, ________________________________he played games instead.

10. Last Sunday was my mum's birthday _______________________________ I wanted to buy a present for her.

Essay

Combine two sentences by using and / so / because / after / when / but / or

1. Sally went to the mall. She went to the book shop.

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2. Jamie fell down the steps. He broke his knees.

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3. The mouse was scared. The cat wanted to eat him.

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4. Brandon took out the garbage. Samuel washed the dishes.

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5. The train will be a little late today. There is a track maintenance going on.

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6. I forgot my jacket. I had to go back and get it.

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7. I knew we were in trouble. I heard the thunder in the distance.

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8. The tree dropped all their leaves. We raked them up.

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