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4th Grade Conjunctions worksheets

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Conjunctions

Grade 4 Grammar Worksheet - Challenge Me

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Circle the conjunction that fits.

  1. The path was steep, ____ we did not stop.

    • so
    • but
    • or
  2. The road was icy, ____ the bus drove slowly.

    • but
    • or
    • so
  3. Ben studied all week, ____ he did well on the test.

    • but
    • or
    • so
  4. Can Omar go first, ____ can Lena go first?

    • so
    • but
    • or
  5. The soup smelled good, ____ it tasted too salty.

    • or
    • so
    • but
  6. Omar read a book, ____ Dev built a model plane.

    • but
    • and
    • or
  7. Will Mia sing, ____ will she play the piano?

    • but
    • or
    • so
  8. The teacher passed out paper, ____ she gave everyone a pencil.

    • and
    • but
    • or
  9. Lena can swim fast, ____ she cannot dive yet.

    • but
    • or
    • so
  10. Rosa was hungry, ____ she made a sandwich.

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

    • and
    • but
    • or
  12. Do you want pizza, ____ do you want pasta?

    • or
    • so
    • 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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