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Connectives (because, so that, but, so, and, Therefore, However, Although, Even if): Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

Choose the most suitable connective to complete the sentence:

I like to read books, _______ I learn new things.

Question 2

1 mark

The students wanted to finish their group project before the deadline, _______ they decided to work together in the library during the lunch break.

Question 3

1 mark

The school principal suggested that we should use less paper _______ we can protect the environment. _______, we must also remember to recycle the paper we have already used.

Question 4

1 mark

Choose the most suitable connective to complete the sentence:

The boy studied hard for the test. _______, he scored well.

Question 5

1 mark

Choose the most suitable connective to complete the sentence:

_______ she had practised for hours, she still felt nervous before the piano recital.

Question 6

2 marks

Read the sentence: "It rained all day, so we played indoors." What does the word "so" tell us in this sentence?

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Question 7

4 marks

Choose the correct connective (Therefore or However) to fill in the blank, then finish the sentence with your own ideas.

The mountain was very steep and dangerous; __________, the brave climbers ____________________.

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Question 8

2 marks

Jenny checked the map carefully __________ she could find the way to the hidden treasure.

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Question 9

5 marks

Read the following short story about a boy na med Sam a nd his ne w puppy, then comp lete the tasks belo w.

Sam was very happy (i) __________ he just g ot a new puppy. He w anted to take it fo r a walk, (ii) __________ it was raining ou tside. Sam found a b all (iii) __________ played with the puppy i nside the house (iv) __________ it would not ge t bored.

Part A: Fill in the blanks with the most s uitable c onnective s from th is list: and, beca use, bu t, so tha t.

Part B: In blank (iv), does the connect ive show a reason or a purpos e? Expla in your a nswer.

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Question 10

5 marks

Read the passage about a brave explorer. Fill in the blanks (i), (ii), and (iii) with the correct connectives: Therefore, However, or Although.

(i) ______ the jungle was dark and scary, Leo decided to keep walking.
(ii) He reached a wide river that was too deep to cross. ______, he sat down to build a small raft.
(iii) He worked hard all day. ______, the raft was still not finished by sunset.

Part B: Rewrite sentence (i) using the connective but. You must keep the meaning the same.
Part C: In sentence (ii), what is the function of the connective "Therefore"? Choose from: to show a reason or to show a result.

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