Conjunctions are joining words. And, but and or join ideas of equal weight; because, when, if and that add extra information. Using them turns short, choppy sentences into longer, clearer ones.
Apa yang akan dipelajari anak anda
- Join ideas with and, but and or
- Use because, when, if and that to add extra information
- Choose the conjunction that makes the meaning right
Each joining word has a meaning
“And” adds, “but” shows a difference, “or” gives a choice, “so” shows a result and “because” gives a reason. Swapping one for another changes what the sentence means: “I stayed in because it rained” is not the same as “I stayed in but it rained”.
Contoh soalan
Berikut ialah beberapa soalan seperti dalam misi pertama. Bolehkah anda menjawabnya?
1. Which word fits? “The cat is black ___ white.”
- and
- because
- if
- but
Tunjuk jawapan
Jawapan: and. The cat is both colours, so we use “and”.
2. Which word fits? “You can have a biscuit ___ an apple.”
- if
- or
- so
- because
Tunjuk jawapan
Jawapan: or. You can choose one — “or” gives a choice.
3. Which word fits? “I like swimming ___ I don’t like diving.”
- if
- because
- but
- or
Tunjuk jawapan
Jawapan: but. “But” shows a difference between the two ideas.
Tip untuk orang dewasa
- Start a sentence and let your child finish it: “I like ice cream because…”
- When reading, spot the joining words and talk about what they do.