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Free 1st Grade Joining Words: and, but, so Worksheet

Children learn three joining words: and (to add), but (to show something different) and so (to show what happened next because of it). They pick the right joining word, match sentence halves and join two short sentences into one longer sentence.

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Grade
1st Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Sentences & Clauses
Difficulty
Level 1 · Easier
Estimated time
15 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
11
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • using and to add an idea
  • using but to show something different
  • using so to show a result
  • joining two short sentences

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Joining Words: and, but, so

  1. 1Is It a Sentence?
  2. 2Telling and Asking Sentences

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.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

1st Grade students (typically ages 6–7) working on sentences & clauses. It is pitched at level 1 · easier.

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.

How long does it take?

About 15 minutes for 11 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

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Success TutoringWorksheets1st Grade · English · Sentences & Clauses

Joining Words: and, but, so

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Read each sentence aloud with each joining word. Choose the one that makes the most sense.

Part A: Pick the joining word

and adds more. but shows something different. so shows what happens because of it. Circle the best word.

1.I like red (answer space) blue.
  1. Aand
  2. Bbut
  3. Cso
2.I was hungry, (answer space) I ate an apple.
  1. Abut
  2. Bso
3.The sun was out, (answer space) it was cold.
  1. Abut
  2. Bso
4.I have a cat (answer space) a dog.
  1. Aand
  2. Bbut
5.It began to rain, (answer space) we went inside.
  1. Abut
  2. Bso
6.The box is big, (answer space) it is light.
  1. Abut
  2. Bso

Part B: Match the halves

Draw a line from each start to the end that makes sense.

7.Match the start of each sentence to its end.
  • The cup fell, so
  • The cup fell, but
  • I ate a pear and
  • The baby was tired, so
  • an apple.
  • she went to sleep.
  • it broke.
  • it did not break.

Part C: Join two sentences

Use the joining word to make one longer sentence.

8.Join with and: I have a hat. I have a bag. (answer space)
9.Join with but: I like milk. I do not like tea. (answer space)
10.Join with so: It was dark. We put on the light. (answer space)
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