Connecting Opinion & Reasons with Conjunctions — Let's Practise!

Connecting Opinion & Reasons with Conjunctions — Let's Practise! exercise

• Which conjunction fits best?

  Hints

  We use the conjunction because to connect reasons. For example: I am excited for my birthday because we are having a party.

  We use the conjunction when, when one thing depends upon another.

  • I make sure I wear sunscreen when it is a hot day.

  Solution

  I enjoy doing sports because it makes me feel good!

  He has been eating healthy foods therefore he has more energy and feels better.

  I am only allowed out to play when I have finished all my homework.

• Complete the story.

  Hints

  We use the conjunction since to show that something is happening later than another event.

  • For example, I have been doing gymnastics since I was five.

  We use the conjunction when to show that something happens at that time.

  • For example, I am allowed out to play when I have finished my homework.

  Solution

  • Alex and Frankie moved into the same area. Since then, they have become great friends!

  • Alex likes to play with Frankie although they can only play when they are both free.

  • Last week, Alex could not come over because they were unwell.

  • When Alex was better, they could play again!

• Which conjunction is needed?

  Hints

  We use since when a subordinate clause depends on a main clause.

  • For example, There have been many floods since all the rain last week.

  We use although to contrast an idea, similar to but.

  • For example, I love the rain although it can get a bit boring after a while.

  Remember to use the word bank to check your spelling.

  Solution

  We had a lot of rain yesterday therefore there are lots of puddles everywhere.

  I love splashing in puddles although I must wear my wellies so my feet don't get wet!

  Our flowers are growing very nicely since all the rain last week.

• Complete the paragraph.

  Hints

  We use since when a subordinate clause depends on a main clause.

  We use although to contrast an idea, similar to but.

  We use because when we have a reason to support our statement.

  Solution

  I have been playing football since I was little. I wanted to become very skilled therefore I made sure to practise every single day. I love being part of a football team because it feels good to be part of a community.

• Which conjunction belongs?

  Hints

  The second part of the sentence gives a reason to support the first part.

  Although is used when there is a contrasting reason or action.

  Say the sentence with each conjunction out loud. Which makes sense?

  Solution

  I love polar bears because they are so beautiful and majestic!

• Complete the story.

  Hints

  We use since when a subordinate clause depends on a main clause.

  We use although to contrast an idea, similar to but.

  We use because when we have a reason to support our statement.

  Solution

  The kitten was very happy because she had just been given a huge bowl of milk. Since she had been born, this was what she looked forward to although her owners made sure not to give her too much. When the little kitten finished her milk, she went for a lie down in front of the fireplace.