Conjunctions - Words That Join Sentences
contributed by C Evans

Choose the correct conjunction from the list to complete these sentences.

and - but - when - because - so - then - while

1) I gave the shopkeeper fifty pence ... I had ten pence change.

2) We waited for Penny ... she didn't turn up.

3) The weather was very cold ... Steven wore gloves.

4) James was sad ... his football team had lost the match.

5) Susan had her supper ... went to bed.

6) The children washed their hands ... they had finished gardening.

7) We wanted to go to the beach... it rained.

8) Bill read a book ... he waited for the train.

9) Paul dropped the cup... it broke.

10) Julie was a good girl ... she got a sticker.

Now use each conjunction to write a sentence of your own.