What is a conjunction KS1 BBC Bitesize?

Conjunctions are joining words that link together parts of a sentence. The three main coordinating conjunctions are ‘and’, ‘but’ and ‘or’. They can be used to join together two clauses in a sentence.

What conjunctions are taught in Year 1?

In Year 1, children are taught to use the conjunction ‘and’ to join sentences.

What are connecting words for kids?

What are Linking Words? Linking words, also called transition words, are used to link two sentences together or to link two different ideas. They can also show the order of things: first, next, then, last.

What are the types of connecting words?

There are three main types of linking words: conjunctions, transitions, and prepositions.

• Conjunctions. The most important conjunctions are because, as, since, and so. “
• Transitions. The most important transitions are therefore, consequently, and as a result.
• Prepositions.

Which are the linking words?

Linking words and phrases

• First / firstly, second / secondly, third / thirdly etc.
• Next, last, finally.
• In addition, moreover.
• Further / furthermore.
• Another.
• Also.
• In conclusion.
• To summarise.

What is an example of a joining word?

Conjunctions are also known as joining words. The word and is a joining word that can be used in different ways. It can be used to add some more information. For example: My monster likes ice-cream and ketchup.

Can you use’and’to join sentences?

To use the conjunctions ‘and’, ‘because’, ‘if’ and ‘when’ to join ideas. Conjunctions join together two different, but related, parts of a sentence. For example: I like swimming and she likes dancing. Watch the short video below to see some more examples of conjunctions in action! See if you can spot all the times ‘and’ is used to join sentences.

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How do you use conjunctions?

To use the conjunctions ‘and’, ‘because’, ‘if’ and ‘when’ to join ideas. Conjunctions join together two different, but related, parts of a sentence. For example: I like swimming and she likes dancing. Watch the short video below to see some more examples of conjunctions in action!