step 3: expanding sentences using conjunctions
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Year 4 – Autumn Block 1 – Ready to Write
Step 3: Expanding
Sentences using
Conjunctions
What is a conjunction?
• A conjunction is a joining word.
• It helps to chain the clauses together!
You can go to the park after you
have washed up.
She quickly ran to school so she wouldn’t
be late.
The dog ate the steak in two bites,
because it was very hungry.
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Introduction
Sort the conjunctions into the correct category:
Conjunctions
Time Place Reason
after
whilebefore
whenwhere
sobecause
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Introduction
Sort the conjunctions into the correct category:
Conjunctions
Time Place Reason
after
while
before
when
where
because
so
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Varied Fluency 1
Circle the conjunction.
parkwalk while
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Varied Fluency 1
Circle the conjunction.
parkwalk while
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Varied Fluency 2
Underline the conjunction in the sentence below:
Francis went to the shops before she
went to the swimming pool.
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Varied Fluency 2
Underline the conjunction in the sentence below:
Francis went to the shops before she
went to the swimming pool.
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Varied Fluency 3
Fill in the space with the correct conjunction.
Asha had a cold _________ he didn’t go to
school.
becaus
ebefore so
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Varied Fluency 3
Fill in the space with the correct conjunction.
Asha had a cold _________ he didn’t go to
school.
becaus
ebefore so
so
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Varied Fluency 4
Circle which option would come after the conjunction.
Kazia didn’t feel like running when
she still ran in the race.
she got to the competition.
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Varied Fluency 4
Circle which option would come after the conjunction.
Kazia didn’t feel like running when
she still ran in the race.
she got to the competition.
Task
Complete fluency questions.
How confident are you feeling?