Conjunctions to Join Sentences

Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________

Remember: Conjunctions are joining words. We use and, but, and or to join two simple sentences together.

  • and – adds information
  • but – shows a contrast or difference
  • or – shows a choice

Part A: Choose the correct conjunction

Circle the best conjunction to join each pair of sentences.

1. I wanted to play outside. It was raining heavily.

and / but / or

2. We can go to the park. We can visit the museum.

and / but / or

3. Sam finished his homework. He played video games.

and / but / or

4. The cat is small. It is very brave.

and / but / or

Part B: Join the sentences

Use and, but, or or to join each pair of sentences. Write the new sentence on the line.

1. The dog barked loudly. The cat ran away.

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2. I like chocolate ice cream. I don't like vanilla.

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3. You can have an apple. You can have a banana.

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4. Mia studied hard for the test. She felt confident.

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Part C: Complete the sentences

Finish each sentence with your own idea. Remember to use the conjunction correctly!

1. I went to the beach and _________________________________________________

2. The book was long but ____________________________________________________

3. We could watch a movie or _________________________________________________

4. My brother loves rugby and _________________________________________________