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Connectives and conjunctions link ideas together. This KS2 English quiz shows how connectives make persuasive writing stronger and help arguments flow smoothly.

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Fascinating Fact:

Connectives make persuasive writing stronger by helping ideas build on each other.

In KS2 English, pupils learn how to use connectives and conjunctions to make sentences clear and persuasive. Words like therefore, however, and because help ideas link and flow logically.

Key Terms

Connective: A word or phrase that links ideas between sentences or paragraphs, such as therefore or meanwhile.
Conjunction: A word that joins two parts of a sentence, like because or although.
Persuasive Writing: Writing that tries to convince a reader to believe or do something using clear, connected ideas.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do connectives help in persuasive writing?

Connectives make writing sound logical by joining points together and showing how each idea supports the next.

What are some examples of connectives in KS2 English?

Examples include therefore, however, because, although, and as a result. They help make writing more interesting and easy to follow.

Why should pupils learn about conjunctions?

Conjunctions help pupils express complex ideas, build convincing arguments, and make sentences flow naturally when speaking or writing.

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1 .

Choose the correct connective to complete the sentence.
Stephen and Rob looked everywhere for their sister. ____, she had fallen asleep in her hiding place beneath the picnic table.

Because

Secondly

Meanwhile

When

Stephen and Rob looked everywhere for their sister. Meanwhile, she had fallen asleep in her hiding place beneath the picnic table.

2 .

Choose the correct connective to complete the sentence.
Julia wanted to see the clowns ____ we both wanted to see the jugglers.

therefore

until

however

and

Julia wanted to see the clowns and we both wanted to see the jugglers. If the sentences were separate, it would be possible to use 'however' - Julia wanted to see the clowns. However, we both wanted to see the jugglers.

3 .

Choose the correct connective to complete the sentence.
The doctor told me to ring her ____ my cough became worse.

although

while

but

The doctor told me to ring her if my cough became worse.

4 .

Choose the correct connective to complete the sentence.
The postman knocked at the door ____ he had a parcel to deliver.

because

suddenly

but

then

The postman knocked at the door because he had a parcel to deliver.

5 .

Choose the correct connective to complete the sentence.
____ I was younger, I loved playing with my toy train.

Before

When

Therefore

When I was younger, I loved playing with my toy train.

6 .

Choose the correct connective to complete the sentence.
She tried to catch the glass as it fell, ____ it was too late.

because

but

She tried to catch the glass as it fell, but it was too late.

7 .

Choose the correct connective to complete the sentence.
First, you should check that you have all the equipment. ____, you should clear your workspace.

Then

After that

All of the above

There are many different connectives which can be used to sequence a series of instructions.

8 .

Choose the correct connective to complete the sentence.
She looked for her glasses everywhere ____ she realised they were perched on her head.

therefore

however

before

whereas

She looked for her glasses everywhere before she realised they were perched on her head.

9 .

Choose the correct connective to complete the sentence.
We'd spent all our money. It was impossible, ____, to buy the new game.

therefore

although

but

until

We'd spent all our money. It was impossible, therefore, to buy the new game. 'Therefore' is a connective and is used to link the ideas in two separate sentences.

10 .

Choose the correct connective to complete the sentence.
____ having a sprained ankle, he still refereed the football match.