Let's solve each of these sentences by combining the two parts using either a
coordinating conjunction (such as *and, but, or, so, yet, for, nor*) or a
subordinating conjunction (such as *because, although, since, while, though, if, when*). After combining the sentences, we'll
circle the conjunction used.
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1. Jack painted the bathroom. Jack painted the hallway.
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Combined sentence: Jack painted the bathroom
and the hallway.
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✔ Conjunction: *and*
→ Circle:
and
> 🔹 Reason: Both actions are similar and happen in sequence — use "and" to join them.
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2. The car was new. It did not work well.
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Combined sentence: The car was new,
but it did not work well.
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✔ Conjunction: *but*
→ Circle:
but
> 🔹 Reason: There’s a contrast between being new and not working well — "but" shows contradiction.
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3. Sam loves to read. It is hard for him.
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Combined sentence: Sam loves to read,
although it is hard for him.
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✔ Conjunction: *although*
→ Circle:
although
> 🔹 Reason: Despite the difficulty, he still loves reading — "although" introduces a contrast.
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4. I carved a pumpkin. My sister made her costume.
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Combined sentence: I carved a pumpkin
and my sister made her costume.
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✔ Conjunction: *and*
→ Circle:
and
> 🔹 Reason: Two separate actions happening together — use "and" to connect.
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5. The pitcher thought it was a strike. The umpire thought it was a ball.
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Combined sentence: The pitcher thought it was a strike,
but the umpire thought it was a ball.
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✔ Conjunction: *but*
→ Circle:
but
> 🔹 Reason: Opposing opinions — "but" shows contrast.
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6. My pen ran out. I have to finish the test!
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Combined sentence: My pen ran out,
so I have to finish the test!
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✔ Conjunction: *so*
→ Circle:
so
> 🔹 Reason: The second part is a result of the first — "so" shows consequence.
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7. Dance is her favorite. She is better at sports.
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Combined sentence: Dance is her favorite,
although she is better at sports.
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✔ Conjunction: *although*
→ Circle:
although
> 🔹 Reason: Her favorite activity isn’t the one she’s best at — contrast shown with "although".
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8. The playground was built. It isn't very safe.
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Combined sentence: The playground was built,
but it isn't very safe.
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✔ Conjunction: *but*
→ Circle:
but
> 🔹 Reason: A contrast between construction and safety — "but" highlights the issue.
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✔ Final Answers:
1. Jack painted the bathroom
and the hallway. →
and
2. The car was new,
but it did not work well. →
but
3. Sam loves to read,
although it is hard for him. →
although
4. I carved a pumpkin
and my sister made her costume. →
and
5. The pitcher thought it was a strike,
but the umpire thought it was a ball. →
but
6. My pen ran out,
so I have to finish the test! →
so
7. Dance is her favorite,
although she is better at sports. →
although
8. The playground was built,
but it isn't very safe. →
but
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Tips for choosing conjunctions:
- Use
coordinating conjunctions (*and, but, or, so*) when ideas are equal.
- Use
subordinating conjunctions (*although, because, since, while*) when one idea depends on the other.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of combining sentences using and or but worksheet.
