Task: Circle the conjunctions in each sentence.
#### Explanation:
A
conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Common conjunctions include:
-
Coordinating conjunctions: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet
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Subordinating conjunctions: because, since, although, if, unless, etc.
We will identify and circle the conjunctions in each sentence.
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Sentences and Solutions:
1.
Alice is a good girl, but she is not proud.
- Conjunction:
but
- Sentence with conjunction circled: Alice is a good girl,
but she is not proud.
2.
Adam joins the school in June, but Eve in July.
- Conjunction:
but
- Sentence with conjunction circled: Adam joins the school in June,
but Eve in July.
3.
Nancy will be late to the office because she wakes up late.
- Conjunction:
because
- Sentence with conjunction circled: Nancy will be late to the office
because she wakes up late.
4.
We have cupcakes, cakes, and biscuits for the bake sale activity in school.
- Conjunction:
and
- Sentence with conjunction circled: We have cupcakes, cakes,
and biscuits for the bake sale activity in school.
5.
They scream too loud, but no one hears them.
- Conjunction:
but
- Sentence with conjunction circled: They scream too loud,
but no one hears them.
6.
Do you want to sit in the front or back seat of the car?
- Conjunction:
or
- Sentence with conjunction circled: Do you want to sit in the front
or back seat of the car?
7.
Maria will go to the park or the gym.
- Conjunction:
or
- Sentence with conjunction circled: Maria will go to the park
or the gym.
8.
He slept too early because he was too exhausted.
- Conjunction:
because
- Sentence with conjunction circled: He slept too early
because he was too exhausted.
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Final Answer:
1.
but
2.
but
3.
because
4.
and
5.
but
6.
or
7.
or
8.
because
Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{but, but, because, and, but, or, or, because}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of conjunction worksheet for 3rd grade.
