Grade 5 English: Conjunctions poster

1What is a conjunction?

A conjunction is a joining word. It joins words, groups of words or whole sentences.

2Jobs of conjunctions

• and adds information
• but shows a contrast
• or gives a choice
• so shows a result
• because gives a reason

3Time conjunctions

When, while, before, after and until tell us about time.

4If, unless and although

• if gives a condition: if it rains
• unless means if not: unless it rains
• although shows a contrast: although it was cold

5Commas

Use a comma before but and so when they join two full sentences. Use a comma after an opening part that starts with although, if or when.

6Joining sentences

Join two short sentences to make one longer sentence. Choose the conjunction that fits the meaning.