Conjunctions
Grade 3 Conjunctions Worksheet
Circle the conjunctions in each sentence.
A conjunction is a word that
1. Supper was ready, but the children links two words or phrases
were not home. together.
Common conjunctions:
2. She likes chocolate pudding, lemon and, or, but, so, yet.
meringue pie, and black forest cake.
3. Do you want to sit in the chair or on the sofa?
4. We waited, but the bus never came.
5. I will be quiet, so you can finish your homework.
6. The little girl was tired, yet she did not want to go to bed.
7. John stayed inside at recess, so he could work on his project.
8. The soup tastes good, but it could be warmer.
9. Gerry plays hockey in the winter and soccer in the summer.
10. It was raining, so we took the bus home.
11. Finish your vegetables, or you will not have dessert.
12. He knew the answer, but he was too shy to raise
his hand.
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Conjunctions
Grade 3 Conjunctions Worksheet
Circle the conjunctions in each sentence.
A conjunction is a word that
1. The bus was full, so they walked links two words or phrases
home. together.
Common conjunctions:
2. She enjoyed the cake, but she and, or, but, so, yet.
refused a second piece.
3. May you share the salt and pepper please?
4. I’ll have the white sugar, and you can have
the brown sugar.
5. Do you prefer apple or orange juice?
6. Time was up, yet I was not finished.
7. The boy was tired, but he kept running.
8. You cannot go to school or to the playground
when you are sick.
9. The restaurant was closed, yet the lights were on.
10. I will hang my clothes, so they will dry.
11. John was asleep, but his brother was still awake.
12. You can walk, run or take the bus.
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Using conjunctions
Grade 1 Grammar Worksheet
Circle the best word for each Coordinating conjunctions:
sentence and write it in the space. and, or, so, but, because
1. It is cold, _________ I wear my hat
and so
and my mitts.
2. I want cake, _________ I’m not
but or
allowed.
3. I would go, _________ it is too far. so but
4. I will finish my homework, _________
and but
then I can play video games.
5. We washed the dishes, _________
and but
we put them away.
6. I know Michael, _________ I don’t
but or
know his brother.
7. It will be sunny, _________ there will
and or
be no game.
8. I will read a book, _________ I’ll just
but or
watch TV.
9. The teacher is talking, _________ we
or so
need to listen.
10. John got dressed, _________ he
but so
forgot his socks!
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Using conjunctions
Grade 1 Grammar Worksheet
Circle the best word for each Coordinating conjunctions:
sentence and write it in the space. and, or, so, but, because
1. This is good, _________ it could be
but or
better.
2. I take the bus, _________ I got home
and or
at 5 pm.
3. Anny was hot, _________ she took her
or so
sweater off.
4. I put on my gloves, _________ Dad
or and
put on his boots.
5. John finished his chores, _________ he
but so
can play a game.
6. I baked the cupcakes, _________
and or
I ate them too!
7. The cat yawned, _________ he never
or but
fell asleep.
8. The bus will come, _________ I will
and or
have to walk to school.
9. Max likes candy, _________ he went
or so
to the candy store.
10. Jenny likes flowers, _________ Laura
so and
likes trucks.
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Using conjunctions
Grade 1 Grammar Worksheet
Circle the best word for each Coordinating conjunctions:
sentence and write it in the space. and, or, so, but, because
1. I chose this one, _________ my sister
or and
chose that one.
2. Brush your teeth, _________ put your
and but
pajamas on.
3. Nina likes hockey, _________ Tina likes
but so
basketball.
4. Take the train, _________ you will get
so but
there faster.
5. I want more cake, _________ there
but so
isn’t any left.
6. John wants skates, _________ he can
or so
play hockey.
7. The school is closed, _________ it will
but or
open tomorrow.
8. Summer is hot, _________ we go to
or so
the beach.
9. I will finish all my food, _________ I
or and
won’t get dessert.
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Using Different Types of Conjunction
L.O: To recognise and use different types of conjunctions.
Choose a coordinating conjunction from the box to complete these sentences.
and but or yet so
1. I went to bed very late ___________________ I am tired today.
2. I listened to the weather forecast ___________________ put an umbrella in my bag.
3. I enjoy playing hockey ___________________ it’s not my favourite sport.
4. We could go to the park ___________________ to the cinema.
Choose a subordinating conjunction from the box to complete these sentences.
although because so that even if whenever
1. My dad has fixed my bike ___________________ I can take it to the park.
2. My brother is grumpy ___________________ he has got to do his homework.
3. I will always support my local team ___________________ they always lose!
4. He goes abroad on holiday ___________________ he doesn’t like flying.
Choose a pair of correlative conjunctions from the box to complete these sentences.
whether/or either/or both/and not only/but
1. I’m not sure ___________________ I’m going to the match ___________________ not.
2. My mum is ___________________ a brilliant doctor, _______________ she is a great runner too.
3. The weather is forecast to be ___________________ hot ___________________ humid.
4. We are having ___________________ pasta ___________________ curry for dinner.
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Using Different Types of Conjunction
L.O: To recognise and use different types of conjunctions.
Choose the correct type of conjunction from the box to complete these sentences.
Coordinating Conjunctions
and but or yet so
Subordinating Conjunctions
even
although because so that even if whenever before until
though
Correlative Conjunctions
whether/or either/or both/and not only/but
Questions
1. I went to bed very late ___________________ I am tired today.
2. My dad has fixed my bike ___________________ I can take it to the park.
3. We are having ___________________ pasta ___________________ curry for dinner
4. I listened to the weather forecast ___________________ put an umbrella in my bag.
5. I will always support my local team, ___________________ they always lose!
6. The weather is forecast to be ___________________ hot ___________________ humid.
7. My brother is grumpy ___________________ he has got to do his homework.
8. He goes abroad on holiday, ___________________ he doesn’t like flying.
9. My mum is ___________________ a brilliant doctor, _______________ she is a great runner too.
10. I enjoy playing hockey ___________________ it’s not my favourite sport.
11. We could go to the park ___________________ to the cinema.
12. I’m not sure ___________________ I’m going to the match ___________________ not.
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Using Different Types of Conjunction
L.O: To recognise and use different types of conjunctions.
Choose the correct type of conjunction from the box to complete these sentences.
Coordinating Conjunctions
and but or yet so
Subordinating Conjunctions
even
although because so that even if whenever before until
though
Correlative Conjunctions
whether/or either/or both/and not only/but
Use a coordinating conjunction to rewrite these pairs of sentences as one sentence.
1. We enjoy watching films. We enjoy going bowling.
2. He wants to win the race. He is running more slowly than the others.
3. My mum loves cake. I am going to bake a cake for her birthday.
Use a subordinating conjunction to rewrite these pairs of sentences.
4. My hands are freezing cold. I forgot to bring my gloves today.
5. My mum takes me to the match every week. She doesn’t like football.
6. I take the dog for a walk every day. Sometimes it is raining.
Use a pair of correlative conjunctions to rewrite these pairs of sentences.
7. I like carrots. I like asparagus.
8. I don’t know if it’s going to be sunny. I don’t know if it’s going to be raining.
9. She is the regional champion. She is also the national champion.
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Using Different Types of Conjunction
Name the type of conjunctions used in each of these sentences. Write your answers in the boxes.
1. She said she was going to come, although I don’t think she was that keen.
2. He was chosen to represent the school because he was the most talented swimmer.
3. We are going to go to either Spain or Portugal next year.
4. She had walked all the way to school before realising that she was wearing odd socks.
5. He always seemed so confident, yet he was actually quite shy.
6. Our neighbours are not quiet, nor are they particularly friendly.
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