Pi Leo Academy · Year 4 English

Grammar and sentences

20 questions and practical tasks · Victorian Curriculum English Version 2.0 · Level 4 · VC2E4LA04

Questions with a separate answer key and review guidance.

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Question 1

time cause and condition · support

Choose the conjunction that gives a reason: We moved indoors ____ the storm was approaching.

because
before
although
unless

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Question 2

time cause and condition · support

Choose the conjunction that means at the same time: I held the funnel ____ Leo poured the water.

because
after
while
unless

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Question 3

time cause and condition · support

Choose the conjunction that puts packing first: ____ we packed the tent, we began the walk home.

Unless
Although
Before
After

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Question 4

time cause and condition · core

Choose the conjunction that means except if: We will walk to school ____ it rains heavily.

because
after
unless
while

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Question 5

time cause and condition · core

Choose the conjunction that shows an unexpected contrast: ____ the track was steep, Ava reached the top.

Because
If
Although
Before

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Question 6

time cause and condition · core

Choose the conjunction that gives a condition: You may use the library computer ____ you have permission.

after
because
while
if

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Question 7

time cause and condition · support

Choose the conjunction that explains why: The plant wilted ____ it had not been watered.

because
until
while
although

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Question 8

time cause and condition · support

Choose the conjunction that names a stopping point: Wait here ____ the lights turn green.

because
until
unless
although

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Question 9

time cause and condition · support

Choose the conjunction that puts washing first: Wash your hands ____ you prepare the food.

after
because
before
although

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Question 10

time cause and condition · support

Choose the conjunction that marks a time: The crowd cheered ____ the runner crossed the finish line.

when
although
unless
because of

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Question 11

time cause and condition · core

Which joining word makes a complex sentence giving a reason? The bird sheltered ____ the wind was strong.

because
and
or
but

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Question 12

time cause and condition · core

Which sentence says the lights went out first?

Before the lights went out, we found a torch.
We found a torch before the power failed.
After the lights went out, we found a torch.
We found a torch while the lights were still on.

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Question 13

time cause and condition · core

Which sentence says the two actions overlapped in time?

Mia read the recipe before Arun weighed the flour.
Arun weighed the flour once Mia had finished reading.
Mia read the recipe after Arun weighed the flour.
While Mia read the recipe, Arun weighed the flour.

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Question 14

time cause and condition · core

Which sentence makes drying the paint a condition for hanging the picture?

Although the paint was wet, we hung the picture.
The paint dried after we hung the picture.
We hung the picture and the paint was wet.
If the paint is dry, we can hang the picture.

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Question 15

time cause and condition · support

Choose the connective showing the next step: First fold the paper. ____, press the crease flat.

Instead
Otherwise
However
Next

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Question 16

time cause and condition · core

Choose the connective that introduces a different result from the expected one: The path was muddy. ____, our boots stayed dry.

Therefore
Next
For example
However

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Question 17

time cause and condition · core

Choose the connective showing a result: The tap was left running. ____, the bucket overflowed.

Meanwhile
For example
As a result
In contrast

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Question 18

time cause and condition · core

Choose the connective that means at the same time: The adults prepared lunch. ____, the children set the table.

Eventually
Instead
Meanwhile
Therefore

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Question 19

time cause and condition · core

Choose the connective introducing an example: Many animals are active at night. ____, possums often feed after dark.

As a result
Beforehand
Nevertheless
For example

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Question 20

time cause and condition · support

Choose the connective showing the final step: Stir the batter and pour it into the tin. ____, place the tin in the oven.

Meanwhile
Earlier
Finally
Instead

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Answers and review guidance

Open responses, handwriting and spoken tasks need adult review. The models are examples; different responses may meet the criteria.

Question 1

Answer: because

Because introduces the reason for moving indoors: the approaching storm.

Question 2

Answer: while

While shows that holding the funnel and pouring happened at the same time.

Question 3

Answer: After

After makes the packing happen before the walk home. Before would reverse that order.

Question 4

Answer: unless

Unless introduces an exception: the walk will happen except if it rains heavily.

Question 5

Answer: Although

Although contrasts the difficult track with Ava's success in reaching the top.

Question 6

Answer: if

If makes having permission a condition for using the computer.

Question 7

Answer: because

The missing water caused the wilting. Because makes that cause clear.

Question 8

Answer: until

Until tells us when the waiting should end: when the lights become green.

Question 9

Answer: before

Before places handwashing earlier than preparing the food.

Question 10

Answer: when

When introduces the time of the cheering. Because of would need a noun group, not this whole clause.

Question 11

Answer: because

Because introduces the dependent clause the wind was strong. And, but and or join units without expressing this reason directly.

Question 12

Answer: After the lights went out, we found a torch.

After places finding the torch later than the lights going out.

Question 13

Answer: While Mia read the recipe, Arun weighed the flour.

While shows that the reading and weighing happened during the same period.

Question 14

Answer: If the paint is dry, we can hang the picture.

The if clause sets the condition that must be met before hanging the picture.

Question 15

Answer: Next

Next signals that pressing the crease follows folding the paper.

Question 16

Answer: However

However signals a contrast between the muddy path and the surprisingly dry boots.

Question 17

Answer: As a result

As a result links the overflowing bucket to its cause, the running tap.

Question 18

Answer: Meanwhile

Meanwhile connects actions happening during the same period.

Question 19

Answer: For example

The possum is an example supporting the general statement about nocturnal animals.

Question 20

Answer: Finally

Finally identifies the last action in this sequence of instructions.