Post on 13-Jul-2015
…Conjunction…
and„And‟ is used to add information.
(e.g.)
I like the traditional costumes that you and your family wearing.
and
but
„But‟ is used to show a difference.
(e.g)
Farhan likes lemang butSyazwan prefers ketupat.
while„While‟ is used to show that more than one thing happening at the same time.
(e.g.)
Hariharan is drawing a kolam whileSaravanan is lighting the oil lamps.
while
so„So‟ is used to show results.
(e.g.)
Chong was invited for a dinner in Sabrina‟s house, so he ate with his hands.
so
because„Because‟ is used to show reason.
(e.g.)
Mrs Chin did not receive any “angpow” during Chinese New Year because she is married.
because
or„Or‟ is used to give a choice.
(e.g.)
Is he wearing a cheongsam or a samfu?
or
1. Syaza and Aisyah are surfing the Internet
they want to know more
about “Hari Gawai”.
2. Do Buddhist release pigeons
take part in the Dragon Boat race on
Wesak Day?
and while so
but or because
Fill the blanks with the conjunction below.
because
or
3. The girls are practicing the fan dance
the boys are practicing their
Silat performance for the school concert.
4. Athirah likes to eat strawberry-flavoured
mooncake Shalini prefers
chocolate-flavoured.
while
but
5. Traditionally, chicken porridge, eggs
tapai will be served during
Pesta Keamaatan.
6. Tonight is the eve of Chinese New Year,
__________ Chin Meng and his family
are gathering for reunion dinner.
so
and