1. Look carefully at the following sentences.
What job do you think the words in green
are doing in the sentence?
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My dog runs off whenever I need to
take him to the vets.
Jamie enjoyed seeing the monkeys
when his Nanny took him to the zoo.
I’ll pay for the damage, however the
accident wasn’t my fault.
They enjoyed a trip to the cinema
then went for something to eat.
I’ll come down for dinner when it is
ready.
It was raining so I decided to stay at
home.
2. Conjunctions are words that join two
words, clauses, phrases or sentences
together. Click for some examples.
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finallyafterwardsalsounfortunatelyluckilybut
Conjunctions
at that momentaside fromas a result
4. I used to have a rabbit, sadly he died.
Identify the conjunction in this sentence.
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sadly
Conjunctions
5. Lucy decided to buy the coat in
addition to the shoes she had chosen.
Identify the conjunction in this sentence.
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in
Conjunctions
addition
6. She turned on the TV when she got
home.
Identify the conjunction in this sentence.
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Conjunctions
when
7. You can have a treat after you have
finished your dinner.
Identify the conjunction in this sentence.
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Conjunctions
after
8. I would like to visit New York ...... it
seems to be an exciting city.
Which of these conjunctions would
correctly complete this sentence?
as
Conjunctions
however
as
if
9. while
David injured his ankle ......... taking
part in the marathon.
Which of these conjunctions would
correctly complete this sentence?
for
Conjunctions
besides
while
10. despite
He turned up for work ............ having
a really heavy cold.
Which of these conjunctions would
correctly complete this sentence?
although
Conjunctions
therefore
despite
11. then
You missed the target ............... I
can’t award you a score.
Which of these conjunctions would
correctly complete this sentence?
however
Conjunctions
therefore
therefore