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. A challenge set with trickier and irregular words. This Year 3 worksheet has 12 questions and comes with a full answer sheet with a tip for every question.
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Completed: Year 3 Conjunctions: and, but, so, because, or Worksheet — Level 3
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Year 3 students (typically ages 7–8) working on sentences & clauses. It is pitched at level 3 · challenge; an easier version is linked above.
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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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Circle the conjunction (joining word) that makes the sentence make sense.
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Choose the joining word (conjunction) that makes sense: and, but, so, because, or — and, at the advanced level, although, unless, until,…
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