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Conjunctions worksheets
A free five-page pack: learn the rule with pictures, then sort words, find them in sentences and use them in writing, with an answer key.
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45 sec · with voice and captionsA pencil works one example of each activity, so you can see how the worksheet goes before you print it. Tap a step to jump to it. The rest of the sheet is left for your child to finish.
Read what the video says
- 0:00 Let's practice conjunctions, step by step.
- 0:03 A conjunction joins words or ideas. And adds, but shows a difference, or gives a choice, so tells a result, because tells why. For example: I wanted to play, but it rained, so we read inside.
- 0:18 Look and say: and, but, or.
- 0:21 Read each word, and write it in the right box. Until goes in the tell when or why box.
- 0:28 Read each sentence. Circle the conjunction. I like cats and dogs.
- 0:33 Pick a conjunction from the box to finish each sentence. I like apples and pears.
- 0:39 Great job! Now print the free worksheet, and finish the rest on your own.
The rule
The ruleA conjunction joins words or ideas. And adds, but shows a difference, or gives a choice, so tells a result, because tells why.
I wanted to play, but it rained, so we read inside.
Look and say
- andapples and pears
- butcold but sunny
- ora cone or a cup?
- soI was tired, so I slept.
- becausea coat because it is cold
- whenGet up when it rings.
- afterBrush after you eat.
- beforeWash before lunch.
Try some
I like cats and dogs.I like cats and dogs.Show answer
Do you want milk or juice?Do you want milk or juice?Show answer
It was late, so we went home.It was late, so we went home.Show answer
I wore boots because it snowed.I wore boots because it snowed.Show answer
Yusuf was shy, but Maya was kind.Yusuf was shy, but Maya was kind.Show answer
We ate lunch after the game.We ate lunch after the game.Show answer
Wash your hands before you eat.Wash your hands before you eat.Show answer
The dog barks when the bell rings.The dog barks when the bell rings.Show answer
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Common questions
What are conjunctions?
A conjunction joins words or ideas. And adds, but shows a difference, or gives a choice, so tells a result, because tells why.
How do I teach conjunctions?
Give children two short sentences on strips (It rained. We stayed inside.) and a card with a conjunction. They put the card between the strips and read the new sentence aloud. Swap the card and talk about how the meaning changes.
What mistake should I watch for?
Writing a "because" part on its own, as in "Because it was raining." Ask, "Because it was raining, what happened?" and add the missing idea.
What grade learns conjunctions?
Usually 3rd grade. In the Common Core it is part of L.3.1h, L.3.1i.