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Class 6 English — Joining two sentences into one

Join two short sentences with the conjunction that adds the right meaning — a reason, a contrast, a time or a condition.

Name: ________________________

  1. 1.Choose the joining word: The match went ahead ____ the rain had stopped.

    • a) or
    • b) although
    • c) until
    • d) because

  2. 2.Choose the joining word: The shop was open, ____ nobody was inside.

    • a) because
    • b) if
    • c) so
    • d) though

  3. 3.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

    • a) If you leave, now you will catch the bus.
    • b) If you leave now you will catch the bus.
    • c) If, you leave now you will catch the bus.
    • d) If you leave now, you will catch the bus.

  4. 4.Write the one word that gives the reason: She wore a coat ____ the wind was cold.

  5. 5.Match each joining word to what it adds to a sentence.

    • because
    • although
    • if
    • until
    • or
    • a choice between two things
    • a condition
    • a contrast
    • the moment something stops
    • a reason

  6. 6.Put the parts in order to make one correct sentence.

    • on time.
    • Although the bus was late,
    • the children
    • reached the school

  7. 7.Write the one word that shows a contrast: The soup was hot, ____ it had no taste.

  8. 8.Choose the joining word: Wait outside ____ your name is called.

    • a) until
    • b) because
    • c) or
    • d) although

Answer key — Class 6 English — Joining two sentences into one

  1. 1. d) because
  2. 2. d) though
  3. 3. d) If you leave now, you will catch the bus.
  4. 4.
    • because
    • as
    • since
  5. 5. because → a reason; although → a contrast; if → a condition; until → the moment something stops; or → a choice between two things
  6. 6. 1. Although the bus was late, 2. the children 3. reached the school 4. on time.
  7. 7.
    • but
    • yet
    • though
  8. 8. a) until