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Free 4th Grade 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 4th Grade worksheet has 12 questions and comes with a full answer sheet with a tip for every question.

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Grade
4th Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Sentences & Clauses
Difficulty
Level 2 · Standard
Estimated time
10 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
12
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • joining ideas with conjunctions
  • giving reasons with because

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). 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?

4th Grade students (typically ages 9–10) 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 TutoringWorksheets4th Grade · English · Sentences & Clauses

4th Grade Conjunctions: and, but, so, because, or Worksheet — Level 2

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Date

Score /

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

1.She was tired, (answer space) she kept running.
  1. Abecause
  2. Bbut
  3. Cso
2.We stayed inside (answer space) it was raining.
  1. Abecause
  2. Bor
  3. Cso
3.I could not open the door (answer space) it was locked.
  1. Aso
  2. Bor
  3. Cbecause
4.I put on my hat (answer space) the sun was hot.
  1. Aor
  2. Bso
  3. Cbecause
5.The shop was closed, (answer space) we went home.
  1. Aso
  2. Bor
  3. Cbecause
6.Hurry up, (answer space) we will miss the bus!
  1. Aor
  2. Bbut
  3. Cso
7.The baby was crying (answer space) she was hungry.
  1. Aor
  2. Bso
  3. Cbecause
8.Noah laughed (answer space) the joke was funny.
  1. Aor
  2. Bbecause
  3. Cso
9.We can play a game (answer space) read a book.
  1. Abecause
  2. Bso
  3. Cor
10.I studied hard, (answer space) I passed the test.
  1. Aor
  2. Bso
  3. Cbecause
11.You can have an apple (answer space) a banana.
  1. Abecause
  2. Bso
  3. Cor
12.I wore a coat (answer space) it was cold.
  1. Abecause
  2. Bso
  3. Cor
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Last reviewed
1 October 2026
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