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9.3.1 Conjunctions

English · Grade 7 · 2 lessons in the design

What this covers

  • and for addition; but for contrast; or for choice
  • Using and, but, or in sentences and a short hero dialogue
  • Avoiding a comma splice where a conjunction is needed

What you will be able to do

  • identify the conjunctions and, but and or in sentences
  • use and, but and or in sentences accurately
  • appreciate the importance of proper use of conjunctions in written and spoken contexts

Key questions

“How are the words and, but and or used in conversation?”

Lessons

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  1. and, but, or: three jobs
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    and adds, but contrasts, or offers a choice. Underline them and name the job.
  2. Join ideas in a hero dialogue
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Write sentences and a short dialogue on Kenyan heroes using and, but and or each at least once.