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Free Year 3 Conjunctions: and, but, so, because Worksheet

Students learn that conjunctions are joining words that link two ideas into one sentence, and that each one shows a different relationship: adding, contrasting, giving a result, or giving a reason. They choose the best conjunction, join pairs of sentences, find conjunctions in longer sentences, and write their own. Using conjunctions well moves writing on from short, choppy sentences.

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Year
Year 3
Subject
English
Topic
Sentences & Clauses
Difficulty
Level 1 · Easier
Estimated time
15 minutes
Curriculum
Australian Curriculum
Questions
15
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4) + print

Students will practise

  • choosing the conjunction that fits the meaning
  • joining two sentences with a conjunction
  • identifying conjunctions in sentences
  • writing longer sentences

Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

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How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

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Who is this worksheet for?

Year 3 students (typically ages 8–9) working on sentences & clauses. It is pitched at level 1 · easier.

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Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

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Year 3 · English · Sentences & Clauses

Conjunctions: and, but, so, because

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Conjunctions join ideas. Think about how the two ideas are connected before you choose.

Part A — Choose the conjunction

and adds, but contrasts, so gives a result, because gives a reason. Circle the conjunction that fits best.

1.I wanted to play outside, it was raining.
  1. Aand
  2. Bbut
  3. Cbecause
  4. Dso
2.We were hungry, we made toast.
  1. Aand
  2. Bbut
  3. Cbecause
  4. Dso
3.She stayed home she was sick.
  1. Aand
  2. Bbut
  3. Cbecause
  4. Dso
4.I packed my hat my sunscreen.
  1. Aand
  2. Bbut
  3. Cbecause
  4. Dso
5.The dog barked it heard a noise.
  1. Aand
  2. Bbut
  3. Cbecause
  4. Dso
6.It was cold, I wore a jacket.
  1. Aand
  2. Bbut
  3. Cbecause
  4. Dso

Part B — Join the sentences

Join the two sentences into one using the conjunction in brackets.

7.I like apples. I don't like pears. (but)
8.We missed the bus. We walked to school. (so)
9.Tom went to bed early. He was tired. (because)
10.Mia plays the piano. She plays the drums. (and)

Part C — Find the conjunction

There are more conjunctions than just and, but, so and because. Circle the conjunction in each sentence and write it on the line.

11.We swam until the sun set.
12.I'll come if I finish my homework.
13.Keep stirring while the sauce heats.
14.Grandad fell asleep before the movie ended.
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