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4th Grade Conjunctions worksheets

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Conjunctions

Grade 4 Grammar Worksheet

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Circle the conjunction that fits.

  1. Eli drew a tree, ____ Jada drew a house.

    • and
    • or
    • but
  2. The movie was long, ____ everyone enjoyed it.

    • but
    • or
    • so
  3. Do we turn left here, ____ do we turn right here?

    • or
    • so
    • but
  4. It was raining, ____ we stayed inside.

    • so
    • but
    • or
  5. Is she a doctor, ____ is she a nurse?

    • or
    • but
    • so
  6. Dad was running late, ____ he took a taxi.

    • so
    • but
    • or
  7. The pool was closed, ____ we went to the park.

    • so
    • or
    • but
  8. The bus was late, ____ we still made it on time.

    • so
    • or
    • but
  9. Maya painted the fence, ____ Raj mowed the lawn.

    • and
    • or
    • but
  10. Dad washed the car, ____ Mom watered the garden.

    • and
    • but
    • or
  11. Would you like milk, ____ would you like juice?

    • but
    • or
    • so
  12. The shop was open, ____ nobody was inside.

    • so
    • or
    • but
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About this worksheet

A conjunction joins two parts of a sentence: and adds, but shows a difference, so gives a result and or offers a choice. Each sheet has twelve sentences with a blank after the comma, and your child circles the conjunction that fits. Building Confidence offers two words, On Level and Challenge Me offer three.

What your child will learn

  • Use and to add
  • Use but to show a difference
  • Use so to give a result
  • Use or to offer a choice

Common Core standard: L.4.1

Worked example

I wanted to play outside, but it was raining. But shows that the two parts are different.

Common mistake

Using and for every sentence, even when the second part is a surprise or a result.

Helpful hint

Ask what the second part does: add more, show a difference, give a result, or offer a choice.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with conjunctions?

Using and for every sentence, even when the second part is a surprise or a result.

How can I help my child with conjunctions?

Ask what the second part does: add more, show a difference, give a result, or offer a choice.

Are these 4th grade grammar worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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