Conjunctions (when, if, because, although): painted wolf
The Grammar Bit!
Read the three scintillating sentences opposite. Notice how they have been extended to include more than one clause (or section). Remember – a clause typically contains a subject and a verb.
The words in bold are subordinating conjunctions and we can use them to add extra information to our sentences which make them more interesting.
With a partner, compare these two different ways of writing the same information:
– Tait was quite old. She managed to have another litter of pups.
– Although she was quite old, Tait still managed to have another litter of pups.
Which one is the most effective? Why?
Scintillating Sentences
1) Tait took her pups back into the safety of the den when the honey badgers appeared.
2) Tait’s youngest daughter barked at the honey badgers because she sensed they would cause trouble.
3) If Tait hadn’t taken her puppies back to their den, the honey badgers may have attacked them.
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Now use the ‘Detective Partnered Talk’ prompt below to identify if a different conjunction (when, if, because, although) can replace the one highlighted in bold in each of the above sentences.
– Detective Partnered Talk (Click the 🗣️)
Did you know?
Painted wolves are very social mammals that live in packs. Collectively, they hunt together, share food and look after new-born pups.
