Learning CONJUNCTION related to Culture and tradition

…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