Connectors

13 Grade 6 English questions on Connectors, with worked marking schemes. 13 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which word is NOT a connective?

   A. however

   B. furthermore

   C. consequently

   D. beautiful

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   She was sick. _______, she went to school.

   A. Therefore

   B. So

   C. However

   D. Because

   (1 mark)

   Marking scheme

   C. 'However' shows contrast — sick but still went

3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Choose the correct connector:

   "I like tea. _______, I prefer coffee in the morning."

   A. Therefore

   B. Although

   C. Because

   D. However

   (1 mark)

   Marking scheme

   D. 'However' = contrast between two statements

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Choose the correct word:

   "The children were tired; _______, they continued playing."

   A. therefore

   B. because

   C. so

   D. nevertheless

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Choose the correct word:

   "She is not only clever _______ also hardworking."

   A. or

   B. and

   C. so

   D. but

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Choose the correct word:

   "_______ the rain, we continued the match."

   A. Unless

   B. Despite

   C. Although

   D. However

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Choose the correct word:

   "He studied hard _______ he wanted to pass."

   A. but

   B. although

   C. because

   D. however

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Choose the correct word:

   "She worked hard; _______, she did not pass."

   A. however

   B. consequently

   C. therefore

   D. furthermore

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   Fatuma cleaned the house. _______, she cooked dinner.

   A. Although

   B. However

   C. After that

   D. Because

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    We could not play outside _______ it was raining heavily.

    A. however

    B. although

    C. but

    D. because

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    He studied hard. _______, he passed the exam.

    A. Therefore

    B. However

    C. Although

    D. But

    (1 mark)

    Marking scheme

    A. 'Therefore' shows result — studied hard → passed

12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Choose the correct word:

    "_______ she was young, she spoke three languages."

    A. Because

    B. So

    C. Unless

    D. Although

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Choose the correct connector: "She was exhausted; _______, she completed the task."

    A. therefore

    B. however

    C. furthermore

    D. because

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