Pi Leo Academy · Year 4 English

Grammar and sentences

37 questions and practical tasks · Victorian Curriculum English Version 2.0 · Level 4 · VC2E4LA06

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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Question 21

independent and dependent clauses · core

Which part can stand alone as a complete sentence in: Although it was cold, we ate outside?

Although it was cold
was cold
Although it
we ate outside

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Question 22

independent and dependent clauses · core

Which is the dependent clause in: We took a shortcut because we were late?

because we were late
took a shortcut
we were late
We took a shortcut

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Question 23

independent and dependent clauses · core

Which is the independent clause in: When the bell rang, everyone lined up?

lined up
When the bell
When the bell rang
everyone lined up

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Question 24

independent and dependent clauses · support

Which group of words is a complete sentence?

The puppy slept beside the heater.
While the puppy slept.
Because the puppy was tired.
After the puppy's walk.

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Question 25

independent and dependent clauses · core

Which addition completes the fragment: Before the visitors arrived, ____?

after the door opened
because the room was empty
we arranged the chairs
while the clock ticked

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Question 26

independent and dependent clauses · core

Which addition completes the fragment: Although the box looked small, ____?

before we opened it
because it was cardboard
while we watched
it held twelve books

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Question 27

independent and dependent clauses · core

Which sentence contains a dependent clause giving a reason?

We wore hats and carried water.
Our hats were wide and colourful.
The bright sun shone above our hats.
We wore hats because the sun was bright.

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Question 28

independent and dependent clauses · core

Which sentence is complex, with a dependent time clause?

When the tide fell, we explored the rocks.
The tide fell and we explored the rocks.
We explored the wet, slippery rocks.
The tide was low and calm.

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Question 29

independent and dependent clauses · core

Which word makes this clause dependent: unless the coach calls?

unless
the
calls
coach

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Question 30

independent and dependent clauses · extension

Which independent clause best completes the meaning: If the rope breaks, ____?

the bucket will fall
because the bucket is heavy
while we hold it
unless the bucket falls

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Question 31

independent and dependent clauses · extension

Which option combines these ideas into a complex sentence without changing their cause: The floor was wet. I slipped.

Although I slipped, the floor became wet.
I slipped and the floor dried.
I slipped because the floor was wet.
The floor was wet because I slipped.

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Question 32

independent and dependent clauses · extension

Which option keeps the same meaning as: Because the gate was locked, we used another entrance?

The gate was locked because we used another entrance.
We used another entrance because the gate was locked.
We used another entrance before the gate was locked.
We locked the gate after using another entrance.

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Question 33

independent and dependent clauses · extension

Which option keeps the same meaning as: Before we left, we checked the windows?

We left while someone else checked the windows.
We checked the windows after we left.
We left before checking the windows.
We checked the windows before we left.

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Question 34

independent and dependent clauses · extension

Which clause tells why in: Since the bridge was closed, the bus took a different route?

Since the bridge was closed
the bus took a different route
a different route
the bridge

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Question 35

independent and dependent clauses · extension

Which sentence needs an independent clause added to complete it?

We watched the painters work.
The painters cleaned their brushes.
The painters worked carefully.
While the painters cleaned their brushes.

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Question 36

editing for clear meaning · core

Which edit completes the sentence: Because the lid was loose?

Add: very loose.
Add: and because the jar was full.
Add: the paint spilled.
Delete lid.

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Question 37

editing for clear meaning · core

Which edit best connects these ideas as cause and result: The battery was flat. The torch would not work?

The battery was flat before the torch was yellow.
The torch would not work because the battery was flat.
The torch would not work but the battery was full.
The battery was flat although the torch would not work.

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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.

Question 21

Answer: we ate outside

We ate outside has a subject and a complete message. Although it was cold depends on another clause to finish the contrast.

Question 22

Answer: because we were late

Because makes its clause dependent on the main message. We were late without because could stand alone.

Question 23

Answer: everyone lined up

Everyone lined up is a complete message with a subject and verb. The when clause tells its time.

Question 24

Answer: The puppy slept beside the heater.

The puppy slept beside the heater has a subject and a complete statement. The other groups need more information.

Question 25

Answer: we arranged the chairs

We arranged the chairs supplies an independent clause. The other choices begin more dependent clauses.

Question 26

Answer: it held twelve books

It held twelve books can stand alone and completes the contrast introduced by although.

Question 27

Answer: We wore hats because the sun was bright.

Because the sun was bright is a dependent clause explaining the reason for wearing hats.

Question 28

Answer: When the tide fell, we explored the rocks.

When the tide fell depends on the main clause and tells when the exploration happened.

Question 29

Answer: unless

Unless introduces a condition, so the clause needs a main clause to complete its meaning.

Question 30

Answer: the bucket will fall

The bucket will fall states the result of the condition and works as a complete clause.

Question 31

Answer: I slipped because the floor was wet.

I slipped because the floor was wet keeps the wet floor as the cause of the slipping. Reversing the clauses with because can change the cause.

Question 32

Answer: We used another entrance because the gate was locked.

A reason clause can move after the main clause while keeping the gate's being locked as the reason.

Question 33

Answer: We checked the windows before we left.

Both versions place checking the windows earlier than leaving.

Question 34

Answer: Since the bridge was closed

Since introduces the reason here: the closure caused the bus to change its route.

Question 35

Answer: While the painters cleaned their brushes.

While makes the opening a dependent time clause. We still need to know what happened while they cleaned.

Question 36

Answer: Add: the paint spilled.

The paint spilled supplies the independent clause needed after the reason clause.

Question 37

Answer: The torch would not work because the battery was flat.

Because explains that the flat battery caused the failure, preserving both original facts.