Grade 1 English: Conjunctions
Total Marks: 25
Section A: Fill in the blanks (5 marks)
Fill in the blanks with the correct conjunction (and, but, or, because).
1. I like to play football __________ I don’t like to play cricket.
2. He is tired __________ he has to finish his homework.
3. We can go to the park __________ we can stay home and play games.
4. She eats pizza __________ pasta for dinner.
5. My brother is playing, __________ I am reading a book.
Section B: Join the sentences using conjunctions (5 marks)
Join the two sentences using the correct conjunction (and, but, or, because).
1. I like apples. I don’t like bananas.
2. The sun is shining. It is very cold outside.
3. You can watch TV. You can read a book.
4. She went to the store. She needed some milk.
5. I will go to the park. It starts raining.
Section C: Choose the correct conjunction (5 marks)
Circle the correct conjunction to complete the sentences.
1. I want to go to the zoo __________ it is raining.
a) and b) but c) because
2. We can play outside __________ it is too hot.
a) or b) but c) and
3. He likes chocolate __________ he doesn’t like vanilla.
a) and b) but c) or
4. She finished her homework __________ she watched TV.
a) because b) but c) and
5. I can have tea __________ coffee for breakfast.
a) and b) or c) because
Section D: Match the columns (5 marks)
Match the sentence in Column A with the correct conjunction in Column B.
Column A Column B
1. I want to play with my friends. a) or
2. She went to the store, __________ she needed some groceries. b) because
3. We can go to the park __________ play inside. c) and
4. I like both dogs __________ cats. d) but
5. I like to read books, __________ I don’t have time. e) but
Section E: Short Answer Questions (5 marks)
Answer the following questions using a conjunction.
1. What do you like to do in the evening? (Use "and")
2. Can you play outside today? (Use "because")
3. Do you like cake or ice cream more? (Use "or")
4. Why are you happy today? (Use "because")
5. What is your favourite colour and your favourite animal? (Use "and")