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English Quiz - Connectives / Conjunctions 01 (Questions)

Connectives and conjunctions link ideas together. This KS2 English quiz helps pupils learn how words like because, although, and but make writing clearer and more interesting.

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Fascinating Fact:

Writers use conjunctions to explain reasons, contrasts, and choices, such as I went outside because it was sunny.

In KS2 English, pupils learn how connectives and conjunctions join ideas within and between sentences. Using them correctly helps make writing flow smoothly and express thoughts clearly.

Key Terms

Conjunction: A word that links two clauses or ideas, like because or although.
Connective: A word or phrase that joins ideas across sentences, such as however or therefore.
Clause: A group of words that includes a subject and a verb, forming part or all of a sentence.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the difference between a connective and a conjunction?

A conjunction joins parts of the same sentence, while a connective can link ideas between sentences or paragraphs.

What are examples of conjunctions in KS2 English?

Common conjunctions include and, but, because, although, if, and when. They connect ideas or explain reasons.

Why are conjunctions important in writing?

They make sentences flow naturally, helping readers understand how ideas relate to one another and improving overall structure.

Try These Related Quizzes

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1.

Read the sentence and find the connectives and conjunctions.
We bought some new clothes and we saw a film.

[ ]	bought
[ ]	new
[ ]	and
[ ]	saw

2.

Read the sentence and find the connectives and conjunctions.
I wanted to play basketball, but everyone else wanted to play cricket.

[ ]	I
[ ]	but
[ ]	to
[ ]	cricket

3.

Read the sentence and find the connectives and conjunctions.
He began to feel hungry, so he decided to make a sandwich.

[ ]	so
[ ]	he
[ ]	make
[ ]	a

4.

Read the sentence and find the connectives and conjunctions.
I was feeling bored because all of my friends were on holiday.

[ ]	was
[ ]	bored
[ ]	because
[ ]	on

5.

Read the sentence and find the connectives and conjunctions.
My uncle is an expert at chess, whereas I am only a beginner.

[ ]	My
[ ]	an
[ ]	at
[ ]	whereas

6.

Read the sentence and find the connectives and conjunctions.
We were tired when the train finally arrived.

[ ]	We
[ ]	when
[ ]	train
[ ]	arrived

7.

Read the sentence and find the connectives and conjunctions.
As well as cycling, Helen enjoys playing badminton on her day off.

[ ]	As well as
[ ]	enjoys
[ ]	on
[ ]	off

8.

Read the sentence and find the connectives and conjunctions.
We could always play a board game if the rain doesn't stop.

[ ]	always
[ ]	play
[ ]	if
[ ]	stop

9.

Read the sentence and find the connectives and conjunctions.
We thought the cave was too dark to explore. The dog, however, had other ideas.

[ ]	thought
[ ]	too
[ ]	to
[ ]	however

10.

Read the sentence and find the connectives and conjunctions.
You should wait for the glue to dry. Then you can begin the painting.

[ ]	should
[ ]	wait
[ ]	Then
[ ]	begin

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Conjunctions including ‘because’

English Quiz - Connectives / Conjunctions 01 (Answers)

1.

Read the sentence and find the connectives and conjunctions.
We bought some new clothes and we saw a film.

[ ]	bought
[ ]	new
[x]	and
[ ]	saw

'And' is one of the most common conjunctions - here it joins two simple sentences to make a compound sentence.

2.

Read the sentence and find the connectives and conjunctions.
I wanted to play basketball, but everyone else wanted to play cricket.

[ ]	I
[x]	but
[ ]	to
[ ]	cricket

'But' is used to contrast two ideas.

3.

Read the sentence and find the connectives and conjunctions.
He began to feel hungry, so he decided to make a sandwich.

[x]	so
[ ]	he
[ ]	make
[ ]	a

'So' expresses the cause-and-effect relationship between feeling hungry and deciding to make a sandwich.

4.

Read the sentence and find the connectives and conjunctions.
I was feeling bored because all of my friends were on holiday.

[ ]	was
[ ]	bored
[x]	because
[ ]	on

'Because' shows a cause-and-effect relationship between ideas.

5.

Read the sentence and find the connectives and conjunctions.
My uncle is an expert at chess, whereas I am only a beginner.

[ ]	My
[ ]	an
[ ]	at
[x]	whereas

'Whereas' is used to contrast ideas.

6.

Read the sentence and find the connectives and conjunctions.
We were tired when the train finally arrived.

[ ]	We
[x]	when
[ ]	train
[ ]	arrived

This sounds much better than 'We were tired. The train finally arrived.'

7.

Read the sentence and find the connectives and conjunctions.
As well as cycling, Helen enjoys playing badminton on her day off.

[x]	As well as
[ ]	enjoys
[ ]	on
[ ]	off

Here the simple sentences being joined would be: Helen enjoys playing badminton on her day off. Helen enjoys cycling on her day off.

8.

Read the sentence and find the connectives and conjunctions.
We could always play a board game if the rain doesn't stop.

[ ]	always
[ ]	play
[x]	if
[ ]	stop

If is a common conjunction.

9.

Read the sentence and find the connectives and conjunctions.
We thought the cave was too dark to explore. The dog, however, had other ideas.

[ ]	thought
[ ]	too
[ ]	to
[x]	however

'However' is a connective. It connects the ideas in these two sentences. Using connectives in this way helps your writing to flow smoothly.

10.

Read the sentence and find the connectives and conjunctions.
You should wait for the glue to dry. Then you can begin the painting.

[ ]	should
[ ]	wait
[x]	Then
[ ]	begin

The conjunction 'then' is useful for sequencing ideas in time: 'first', 'then', 'after that' and 'finally' are used in this way.