Joining sentences

Questions

1. Which word best joins: I like apples ___ I like pears.

   • although
   • and
   • because
   • but
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   and

2. Choose the best word: Mia plays the piano ___ her brother plays the drums.

   • although
   • and
   • because
   • until
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   and

3. The word "and" is used to add one idea to another. (True or false?)

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   True

4. Which word fits: I wanted to swim, ___ the water was too cold.

   • and
   • because
   • but
   • so
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   but

5. Which joining word shows a contrast? She is small, ___ she is very strong.

   • after
   • and
   • because
   • but
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   but

6. Choose the best word: We stayed inside ___ it was raining.

   • although
   • and
   • because
   • but
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   because

7. Finish with a reason: He was happy because ... (Answer out loud)

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   Any sensible reason, e.g. it was his birthday

8. "Because" introduces the reason for something. (True or false?)

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   True

9. Which sentence is correct?

   • Although it was late, but we kept playing.
   • Although it was late, so we kept playing.
   • Although it was late, we kept playing.
   • Although, it was late we kept playing.
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   Although it was late, we kept playing.

10. Choose the best word: ___ he was tired, he finished his homework.

    • Although
    • Or
    • So
    • Until
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    Although

11. Finish the sentence: Although it was raining, we ... (Answer out loud)

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    Any sensible ending, e.g. went outside to play

12. Which time connective fits: Brush your teeth ___ you go to bed.

    • although
    • because
    • before
    • but
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    before

13. Choose the best word: We had lunch. ___, we went outside to play.

    • Afterwards
    • Although
    • Because
    • Until
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    Afterwards

14. "Meanwhile" and "although" are both time connectives. (True or false?)

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    False

15. Name one time connective that starts with the letter f. (Answer out loud)

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    first (also finally, following)

16. Which pair of time words best fits: ___ we mixed the eggs, ___ we baked the cake.

    • Although, so
    • Because, but
    • First, then
    • Until, and
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    First, then

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