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Conjunctions

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Circle the answer, or write your answer on the lines.

1.
Which word best completes the sentence? “I wanted to play outside, ___ it was raining.”
- but
- so
- or
2.
Which word best completes the sentence? “Ana was hungry, ___ she ate an apple.”
- or
- so
- but
3.
Which word best completes the sentence? “Do you want milk ___ juice?”
- or
- because
- but
4.
Which word is the conjunction? “Leo and Sam rode bikes.”
- rode
- Leo
- and
5.
Which word best completes the sentence? “We wore coats ___ it was cold.”
- but
- or
- because
6.
Which word best completes the sentence? “Mia likes dogs ___ cats.”
- so
- and
- because
7.
Which sentence makes sense?
- The bus was late, or we walked.
- The bus was late, so we walked.
- The bus was late because we walked.
8.
Which word best completes the sentence? “You can draw a cat ___ a dog.”
- so
- or
- because
9.
Which word is the conjunction? “The sun came out, so we went to the beach.”
- so
- sun
- went
Join the two sentences with and, but, or so. Draft: It was sunny. We went to the park.

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About this worksheet

Conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses so writers can show how ideas relate matters in third grade because students are writing longer answers and need grammar choices that make meaning clear. Third graders may use and for every connection, even when the meaning calls for a contrast, a choice, or a reason. This worksheet keeps the work inside complete sentences instead of isolated labels. Students choose conjunctions for addition, contrast, choice, cause, and time, then revise combined sentences for clear meaning. The items rotate across identifying the feature, choosing a correct revision, explaining what a word or mark does, and rejecting common distractors.

Support versions use familiar school contexts and shorter sentences. Standard and challenge versions add closer choices and more varied wording. Encourage your child to read the whole sentence aloud before answering, then check whether the answer fits both the grammar rule and the meaning. That habit prevents guessing from one nearby word and builds editing habits for real writing.

What your child will learn

Use and, but, or, and so
Use because, when, and until
Use although, unless, and while
Join two sentences so the meaning stays clear

Common Core standard: L.3.1.H

Worked example

'Priya added supports because the bridge bent' uses because to show a reason.

Common mistake

Combining ideas with a conjunction that changes the meaning.

Helpful hint

Read the sentence with each choice. Which one makes sense?

Next skill: Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases Earlier: Commas and Quotation Marks

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with conjunctions?

Combining ideas with a conjunction that changes the meaning.

How can I help my child with conjunctions?

Read the sentence with each choice. Which one makes sense?

Are these 3rd grade grammar worksheets free to print?

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