📚 Part 1: Identifying Conjunctions

1. Circle the coordinating conjunctions (and, but, so) in these sentences:

a) I went to the beach and built a sandcastle.

b) We wanted to go swimming but it was too cold.

c) The rain started so we went inside.

2. Which conjunction best completes each sentence? Circle your answer.

My family went camping _____ we had a great time.

and

but

so

I packed my lunch _____ I forgot my drink bottle.

and

but

so

3. Tick the subordinating conjunctions you can find:

because

when

and

if

but

✏️ Part 2: Writing Compound and Complex Sentences

4. Join these two simple sentences using 'and', 'but', or 'so':

Simple sentences: We visited the zoo. We saw the penguins.

5. Complete this complex sentence using 'because', 'when', or 'if':

I was excited _____________ we were going to Rotorua for the holidays.

6. Write your own compound sentence about your holidays using 'but':

7. Write a complex sentence about something you did during the holidays. Start with 'When':

🎯 Part 3: Punctuation and Paragraph Writing

8. Add the missing punctuation to this sentence:

during the holidays i visited auckland hamilton and tauranga

9. Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) about your favourite holiday activity. Include:

• A topic sentence

• At least one compound sentence (using and, but, or so)

• At least one complex sentence (using because, when, or if)

• Correct punctuation

Compound Complex Sentence Writing

Compound Complex Sentence Writing

📚 Part 1: Identifying Conjunctions

✏️ Part 2: Writing Compound and Complex Sentences

🎯 Part 3: Punctuation and Paragraph Writing

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