English Notes for Class 5 Conjunctions

Conjunctions

Welcome to the chapter on Conjunctions for Class 5. In this chapter, you will learn what conjunctions are, how to use them in sentences, and why they are important in English. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to join words and sentences using conjunctions correctly!

Introduction

Conjunctions are words that join other words, phrases, or sentences together. They help us make our writing and speaking smoother and clearer.

Common Conjunctions

and – joins similar ideas or adds information.
Example: I like apples and oranges.
but – shows a difference or contrast.
Example: She is tall but her brother is short.
or – gives a choice.
Example: Would you like tea or coffee?
because – gives a reason.
Example: I stayed home because it was raining.
so – shows a result.
Example: He was tired, so he went to bed early.
if – shows a condition.
Example: If you study, you will pass.
when – shows time.
Example: When the bell rings, school ends.

How to Use Conjunctions

Use and to join similar things: I have a pen and a pencil.
Use but to show a difference: She likes milk but not tea.
Use or to offer choices: Do you want pizza or pasta?
Use because to explain why: He is happy because he won the prize.

Fun Activity: Join the Sentences!

Write two short sentences and join them using a conjunction. Example: The sun is bright. The sky is blue. → The sun is bright and the sky is blue.

Summary

Conjunctions join words, phrases, or sentences.
Common conjunctions are: and, but, or, because, so, if, when.
Using conjunctions makes your sentences better.

Practice Questions

Join these sentences using "and": I have a dog. I have a cat.
Join these sentences using "but": She is smart. She is lazy.
Join these sentences using "or": Do you want juice? Do you want water?
Join these sentences using "because": He is sad. He lost his toy.
Write a sentence using "so".

Challenge Yourself

Write three sentences using different conjunctions.
Find five conjunctions in your English textbook.

Did You Know?

Conjunctions are also called "joining words".
Some sentences can have more than one conjunction!

Glossary

Conjunction: A word that joins other words or sentences.
Phrase: A group of words that has meaning.
Sentence: A group of words that makes a complete thought.

Answers to Practice Questions

I have a dog and I have a cat.
She is smart but she is lazy.
Do you want juice or do you want water?
He is sad because he lost his toy.
(Example: She was late, so she ran fast.)

Use conjunctions to join your ideas and make your sentences shine!

English Class 5 - Conjunctions Notes