Free practice on Conjunctions for Class 5, following the Cameroon primary school curriculum (English subsystem). Every answer is explained, so a parent who is not sure of the answer can still help.
Coordinating conjunctions join equal parts: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. 'I want tea AND biscuits.' 'It is late, SO we should go.'
FANBOYS: for · and · nor · but · or · yet · so
Subordinating conjunctions link a main clause to a helper clause. Examples: because, when, if, although, since, while, until. 'I stayed home BECAUSE it was raining.'
| Conj. | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| because | reason | I left because it was late. |
| when | time | Call me when you arrive. |
| if | condition | If it rains, we stay in. |
| although | contrast | Although she was tired, she worked. |
| since | time / reason | Since morning, it has rained. |
___ it was raining heavily, the pupils still came to school.
Answer: A. Although
'Although' joins two contrasting ideas.
Manka passed the exam ___ she studied hard.
Answer: B. because
'Because' gives the reason.
You will not enter ___ you knock first.
Answer: B. unless
'Unless' means 'if... not'.
Which conjunction is subordinating?
Answer: D. when
'When' introduces a dependent idea; and/but/or are coordinating.
Arrange the words to make one sentence.
Write your answer, then check below.
Answer: Wash the plates before you play
'Before' links the two actions in order.
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