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4th Grade Conjunctions worksheets

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Conjunctions

Grade 4 Grammar Worksheet - Building Confidence

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Circle the conjunction that fits.

  1. Did you take the red pen, ____ did you take the blue pen?

    • but
    • or
  2. Dev wanted a puppy, ____ his apartment did not allow pets.

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

    • but
    • or
  4. The cake was ready, ____ we lit the candles.

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

    • or
    • but
  6. The test was long, ____ it was not hard.

    • but
    • or
  7. The farmer fed the cows, ____ he collected the eggs.

    • or
    • and
  8. The sun came out, ____ the birds began to sing.

    • and
    • or
  9. The grass was dry, ____ the farmer watered it.

    • but
    • so
  10. Do you want to walk, ____ do you want to ride the bus?

    • or
    • but
  11. The band played loudly, ____ the singer waved to the crowd.

    • and
    • or
  12. There was no milk, ____ Dev bought some at the store.

    • but
    • so
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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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