Free practice on Conjunctions for Class 6, 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.
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So — these seven join equal parts. Use them to combine short sentences into a stronger flowing one. 'I studied hard, AND I passed.'
FANBOYS: for · and · nor · but · or · yet · so
These link a main clause to a helper clause. Because, when, if, although, since, while, until, unless, before, after. 'We danced UNTIL the music stopped.'
| Conj. | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| because | reason | I left because I was tired. |
| when | time | Call me when you arrive. |
| if | condition | If it rains, we stay in. |
| although | contrast | Although tired, she worked. |
| unless | unless = if not | Unless you hurry, we'll be late. |
Correlatives come in pairs: both…and, either…or, neither…nor, not only…but also. 'Both Bih AND Ngu passed.' 'Either you help OR I do it alone.'
| Pair | Example |
|---|---|
| both … and | Both Bih and Ngu came. |
| either … or | Either you or I must go. |
| neither … nor | Neither Bih nor Ngu was late. |
| not only … but also | She is not only clever but also kind. |
Study hard, ___ you will not pass the FSLC.
Answer: A. otherwise
'Otherwise' warns what happens if not.
___ the rain stopped, the match continued.
Answer: A. As soon as
Neither Ngu ___ Tabi came to the meeting.
Answer: B. nor
Neither... nor go together.
He saved his money ___ he could buy a bicycle.
Answer: A. so that
'So that' shows purpose.
Which conjunction is coordinating?
Answer: C. but
The coordinating conjunctions include and, but, or.
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