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Conjunctions - And or But

Learn how and, or and but join ideas in KS1 English, helping your sentences sound smoother, clearer and more interesting to read and write.

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Fascinating Fact:

Conjunction “but” is a big changer, joining ideas that are different, like “It is sunny but cold.”

In KS1 English, children learn to use and, or and but to link words and clauses. These conjunctions make writing easier to follow and help sentences share clear, connected ideas.

Key Terms

Conjunction: A joining word, like and, or or but, that links parts of a sentence.
Coordinating Conjunction: A conjunction that joins ideas of equal importance, such as and, or and but.
Clause: A group of words with a verb that can be joined to others using conjunctions.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are and, or and but in KS1 English?

In KS1 English, and, or and but are conjunctions. They join words or clauses to make longer sentences, show choices, or contrast different ideas.

How do I explain conjunctions to KS1 children?

Explain that conjunctions are special joining words which stick two ideas together, like “I like apples and oranges” or “It is cold but sunny.”

Why should KS1 children use conjunctions in their writing?

Using conjunctions helps KS1 children add detail, compare ideas and avoid lots of short sentences, making their writing clearer and more interesting.

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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Using ‘and’ as a joining word

Author: Finola Waller (MEd, Primary School Teacher & KS1 English Quiz Writer)

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