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Free Year 6 Conjunctions: and, but, so, because, or Worksheet — Level 2

Choose the joining word (conjunction) that makes sense: and, but, so, because, or — and, at the advanced level, although, unless, until, before, after and when. Expected-level practice with the main spelling rules. This Year 6 worksheet has 12 questions and comes with a full answer sheet with a tip for every question.

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Year
Year 6
Subject
English
Topic
Sentences & Clauses
Difficulty
Level 2 · Standard
Estimated time
10 minutes
Curriculum
Australian Curriculum
Questions
12
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practise

  • joining ideas with conjunctions
  • giving reasons with because

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

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  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 6 students (typically ages 11–12) working on sentences & clauses. It is pitched at level 2 · standard; an easier version and a harder version are linked above.

Are the answers included?

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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About 10 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 6 · English · Sentences & Clauses

Year 6 Conjunctions: and, but, so, because, or Worksheet — Level 2

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Date

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

1.The shop was closed, (answer space) we went home.
  1. Abecause
  2. Bso
  3. Cor
2.I studied hard, (answer space) I passed the test.
  1. Aso
  2. Bor
  3. Cbecause
3.I put on my hat (answer space) the sun was hot.
  1. Aor
  2. Bso
  3. Cbecause
4.She was tired, (answer space) she kept running.
  1. Abecause
  2. Bso
  3. Cbut
5.We stayed inside (answer space) it was raining.
  1. Aso
  2. Bbecause
  3. Cor
6.Noah laughed (answer space) the joke was funny.
  1. Aso
  2. Bor
  3. Cbecause
7.I wore a coat (answer space) it was cold.
  1. Abecause
  2. Bso
  3. Cor
8.You can have an apple (answer space) a banana.
  1. Aso
  2. Bor
  3. Cbecause
9.Ella was sad (answer space) her balloon popped.
  1. Abecause
  2. Bso
  3. Cor
10.We can play a game (answer space) read a book.
  1. Aor
  2. Bso
  3. Cbecause
11.Hurry up, (answer space) we will miss the bus!
  1. Abut
  2. Bor
  3. Cso
12.The baby was crying (answer space) she was hungry.
  1. Aso
  2. Bor
  3. Cbecause
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Last reviewed
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