Conjunctions online exercise for Grade 4 - Free Printable

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Worksheet: Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect two independent clauses or phrases. The acronym FANBOYS helps remember them:

- For
- And
- Nor
- But
- Or
- Yet
- So

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## ✔ Part A: Identify the coordinating conjunction in each sentence

We need to find the coordinating conjunction in each sentence and write it in the box (though there’s no actual box here, we’ll just list the answers).

1. Bilal was tired and sunburned after his day at the beach.
→ and *(connects two adjectives describing "tired" and "sunburned")*

2. Annie was tired, yet she wasn't able to fall asleep.
→ yet *(shows contrast)*

3. Kamran is older, but Mariam is taller.
→ but *(shows contrast between age and height)*

4. Would you describe yourself as optimistic or pessimistic?
→ or *(offers a choice between two options)*

5. The child began to cry, for she had lost sight of her mother.
→ for *(gives a reason; note: "for" is a coordinating conjunction, though less common)*

6. Mrs. Benson is neither patient nor affectionate.
→ nor *(used with "neither"; connects two negative qualities)*

✔ Part A Answers:
1. and
2. yet
3. but
4. or
5. for
6. nor

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## ✔ Part B: Join two sentences using a coordinating conjunction

Now, we will combine each pair of sentences using an appropriate coordinating conjunction from FANBOYS.

1. Jamal is tall. Jamal is friendly.
→ These are two positive traits. Use and to join them.
✔ Jamal is tall and friendly.

2. Salman ran as fast as he could. Salman didn't win the race.
→ There's a contrast: he tried hard but failed. Use but.
✔ Salman ran as fast as he could, but he didn't win the race.

3. Are you going to order a burger? Are you going to order a hot dog?
→ This is a choice between two options. Use or.
✔ Are you going to order a burger or a hot dog?

4. Ali didn't eat. Ali wasn't feeling well.
→ The second sentence gives a reason for the first. Use because? No — we must use a coordinating conjunction. So, use for, which means "because".
✔ Ali didn't eat, for he wasn't feeling well.
*(Note: "for" is correct here, though it's formal and less common in everyday speech. It's still a valid coordinating conjunction.)*

5. I refuse to eat tomatoes. I will eat ketchup.
→ Contrast: refuses one thing but accepts another. Use but.
✔ I refuse to eat tomatoes, but I will eat ketchup.

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✔ Final Answers:

#### Part A:
1. and
2. yet
3. but
4. or
5. for
6. nor

#### Part B:
1. Jamal is tall and friendly.
2. Salman ran as fast as he could, but he didn't win the race.
3. Are you going to order a burger or a hot dog?
4. Ali didn't eat, for he wasn't feeling well.
5. I refuse to eat tomatoes, but I will eat ketchup.

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🌟 Summary:

This worksheet teaches how to identify and use coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) to connect ideas smoothly. Remember:
- Use and to add.
- Use but for contrast.
- Use or for choices.
- Use yet for contrast (more formal).
- Use for to give a reason.
- Use nor with neither for double negatives.
- Use so to show result (not used here, but possible).

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