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Year 3 Conjunctions: and, but, so, because, or Worksheet — Level 1 — Practice Set 3 — Answers

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Year 3 Conjunctions: and, but, so, because, or Worksheet — Level 1 — Practice Set 3 — Answers

Circle the conjunction (joining word) that makes the sentence make sense.

1.It was raining, (answer space) we took an umbrella.
  1. Abut
  2. Bor
  3. Cso

Answer: so

so is the joining word that makes sense here.

2.Leo ran fast, (answer space) he did not win the race.
  1. Aor
  2. Bbut
  3. Cso

Answer: but

but is the joining word that makes sense here.

3.The cake looked nice, (answer space) it tasted bad.
  1. Aor
  2. Bbut
  3. Cso

Answer: but

but is the joining word that makes sense here.

4.Mia was hungry, (answer space) she made a sandwich.
  1. Aso
  2. Bbut
  3. Cor

Answer: so

so is the joining word that makes sense here.

5.I have a cat (answer space) a dog.
  1. Aso
  2. Bbut
  3. Cand

Answer: and

and is the joining word that makes sense here.

6.I like to swim, (answer space) I do not like cold water.
  1. Aso
  2. Bbut
  3. Cor

Answer: but

but is the joining word that makes sense here.

7.Do you want milk (answer space) juice?
  1. Abut
  2. Bso
  3. Cor

Answer: or

or is the joining word that makes sense here.

8.Zoe picked up the pen (answer space) wrote her name.
  1. Abut
  2. Bor
  3. Cand

Answer: and

and is the joining word that makes sense here.

9.The sun came out, (answer space) we went to the park.
  1. Abut
  2. Bor
  3. Cso

Answer: so

so is the joining word that makes sense here.

10.I washed my hands (answer space) dried them.
  1. Abut
  2. Bso
  3. Cand

Answer: and

and is the joining word that makes sense here.

11.We can walk (answer space) ride our bikes.
  1. Abecause
  2. Bor
  3. Cso

Answer: or

or is the joining word that makes sense here.

12.The room was dark, (answer space) I turned on the light.
  1. Abut
  2. Bso
  3. Cor

Answer: so

so is the joining word that makes sense here.

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