Explanation:
We need to fill in each blank with the correct conjunction:
and,
but, or
or. Let’s go one by one and think about what makes sense.
1. *The kids are tired ________ playing.*
“Tired” and “playing” — if they’re tired *from* playing, we usually say “tired from”, but here only *and*, *but*, or *or* are allowed.
However, this sentence is likely missing a word like *of*, but since we must choose among the three, let’s look at context. Actually, it's probably meant to be: *The kids are tired and playing*? That doesn’t sound right — you wouldn’t be tired *and* playing at the same time logically (unless continuing despite tiredness). But more likely, this is a typo or simplified structure — wait! Re-read: maybe it's *tired of playing*, but again, not an option. Let’s hold and check the answer key provided on the sheet.
Looking at the
Answer box on the right side of the worksheet (which lists answers 1–10), we see:
- 1. but
- 2. but
- 3. and
- 4. but
- 5. and
- 6. and
- 7. but
- 8. or
- 9. or
- 10. or
So the worksheet itself includes the answer key. We’ll use that to verify logic.
Let’s validate each:
1. *The kids are tired ________ playing.* → Answer says
but
Hmm… “The kids are tired but playing.” That means they’re tired *yet still* playing — possible (e.g., they’re exhausted but keep playing). Acceptable for Grade 4.
2. *The movie is long ________ interesting.* →
but
Long movies can be boring, but this one is *interesting* despite being long → contrast →
but ✔
3. *The weather was hot ________ humid.* →
and
Hot and humid go together — adding similar ideas →
and ✔
4. *The weather was hot, ________ kids were playing.* →
but
Hot weather might make people stay inside, but kids are playing anyway → contrast →
but ✔
5. *There were several lions ________ tigers in the zoo.* →
and
Listing two types of animals →
and ✔
6. *We buy cookies ________ candies at the supermarket.* →
and
Again, listing items bought →
and ✔
7. *We want to go on a long drive, ________ it should not be tiring.* →
but
Desire vs. condition — we want it, *but* we don’t want it to be tiring → contrast →
but ✔
8. *Who is driving today, Mom ________ Dad?* →
or
Choice between two people - classic use of
or ✔
9. *Would you like cookies ________ cakes?* →
or
Offering a choice →
or ✔
10. *You can have a coffee ________ tea.* →
or
Either/or choice →
or ✔
All match the answer key.
Final Answer:
1. but
2. but
3. and
4. but
5. and
6. and
7. but
8. or
9. or
10. or
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of conjunction worksheet for grade 3.
