Worksheet on coordinating conjunctions with sentence completion exercises.
A worksheet titled "Coordinating Conjunctions" with instructions and ten fill-in-the-blank sentences to practice using coordinating conjunctions like "and," "but," "or," "so," "for," "nor," and "yet." The page includes an example and is from Teaching Resources at www.tutoringhour.com.
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Let's solve each sentence by filling in the blank with an appropriate coordinating conjunction. Remember, the seven coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
We'll go through each sentence one by one and explain why a particular conjunction fits best.
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1) That cardigan cannot be mine, ________ it is too long.
- The second part gives a reason for the first part.
- We need a conjunction that shows cause or reason.
- "for" is used to give a reason (similar to "because").
- ✔ Answer: for
> That cardigan cannot be mine, for it is too long.
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2) Let’s meet on Wednesday mornings ________ Thursday afternoons.
- This presents two time options.
- We’re listing alternatives.
- Use "or" to show choice.
- ✔ Answer: or
> Let’s meet on Wednesday mornings or Thursday afternoons.
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3) I ate a full breakfast, ________ I feel hungry.
- The first clause says "I ate a full breakfast", which would normally make someone not hungry.
- But the second clause says "I feel hungry" — this is unexpected.
- So we need a contrast.
- "but" is used to show contrast.
- ✔ Answer: but
> I ate a full breakfast, but I feel hungry.
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4) Brett tried hard to score a goal, ________ he did not succeed.
- He made an effort, but failed.
- Again, contrast between effort and outcome.
- "but" is the best fit.
- ✔ Answer: but
> Brett tried hard to score a goal, but he did not succeed.
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5) We didn’t ask for a discount, ________ did the store offer one.
- Both parts are negative.
- “We didn’t ask…” and “the store didn’t offer…”
- This structure uses “nor” to connect two negative statements.
- Note: "nor" is often used with inversion ("did the store offer").
- ✔ Answer: nor
> We didn’t ask for a discount, nor did the store offer one.
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6) Janet is a vegan, ________ she doesn’t eat animal products.
- First statement: Janet is a vegan.
- Second: She doesn't eat animal products.
- This is a logical explanation of what being a vegan means.
- "so" can be used to show result or consequence.
- Alternatively, "and" could work for simple addition.
- But "so" better connects the idea: because she is a vegan, she doesn't eat animal products.
- However, the sentence is structured as two facts, not a cause-effect in a strict sense.
- Actually, "and" is more natural here because both are factual statements.
- But let's consider: "She is a vegan, so she doesn't eat..." → this makes sense.
- Yes, "so" is acceptable here as it implies the consequence.
- ✔ Answer: so
> Janet is a vegan, so she doesn’t eat animal products.
*(Note: "and" is also grammatically correct but less precise; "so" better shows the logical connection.)*
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7) Mike put on his shoes ________ socks.
- Two items he put on.
- Parallel actions.
- We want to list both.
- Use "and" to join them.
- ✔ Answer: and
> Mike put on his shoes and socks.
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8) She had woken up late, ________ she missed the train.
- One event caused the other.
- Waking up late → missed the train.
- "so" shows result/consequence.
- ✔ Answer: so
> She had woken up late, so she missed the train.
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9) My mom cooked pasta ________ chicken for dinner.
- Two food items cooked together.
- Use "and" to join them.
- ✔ Answer: and
> My mom cooked pasta and chicken for dinner.
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10) Kendra grew up in a small town, ________ she feels comfortable living downtown.
- She grew up in a small town, yet lives comfortably in a big city.
- There's a contrast: rural upbringing vs. urban comfort.
- "yet" is used to show contrast, similar to "but".
- ✔ Answer: yet
> Kenddra grew up in a small town, yet she feels comfortable living downtown.
*(Note: "but" could also work, but "yet" emphasizes the contrast more strongly.)*
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1. for
2. or
3. but
4. but
5. nor
6. so
7. and
8. so
9. and
10. yet
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- Use and for joining equal ideas.
- Use but for contrast.
- Use or for choices.
- Use so for cause and effect.
- Use for to give a reason (less common).
- Use nor for negative additions.
- Use yet for contrast, especially when the contrast is surprising.
These are all examples of how coordinating conjunctions help connect ideas smoothly and logically in sentences.
We'll go through each sentence one by one and explain why a particular conjunction fits best.
---
1) That cardigan cannot be mine, ________ it is too long.
- The second part gives a reason for the first part.
- We need a conjunction that shows cause or reason.
- "for" is used to give a reason (similar to "because").
- ✔ Answer: for
> That cardigan cannot be mine, for it is too long.
---
2) Let’s meet on Wednesday mornings ________ Thursday afternoons.
- This presents two time options.
- We’re listing alternatives.
- Use "or" to show choice.
- ✔ Answer: or
> Let’s meet on Wednesday mornings or Thursday afternoons.
---
3) I ate a full breakfast, ________ I feel hungry.
- The first clause says "I ate a full breakfast", which would normally make someone not hungry.
- But the second clause says "I feel hungry" — this is unexpected.
- So we need a contrast.
- "but" is used to show contrast.
- ✔ Answer: but
> I ate a full breakfast, but I feel hungry.
---
4) Brett tried hard to score a goal, ________ he did not succeed.
- He made an effort, but failed.
- Again, contrast between effort and outcome.
- "but" is the best fit.
- ✔ Answer: but
> Brett tried hard to score a goal, but he did not succeed.
---
5) We didn’t ask for a discount, ________ did the store offer one.
- Both parts are negative.
- “We didn’t ask…” and “the store didn’t offer…”
- This structure uses “nor” to connect two negative statements.
- Note: "nor" is often used with inversion ("did the store offer").
- ✔ Answer: nor
> We didn’t ask for a discount, nor did the store offer one.
---
6) Janet is a vegan, ________ she doesn’t eat animal products.
- First statement: Janet is a vegan.
- Second: She doesn't eat animal products.
- This is a logical explanation of what being a vegan means.
- "so" can be used to show result or consequence.
- Alternatively, "and" could work for simple addition.
- But "so" better connects the idea: because she is a vegan, she doesn't eat animal products.
- However, the sentence is structured as two facts, not a cause-effect in a strict sense.
- Actually, "and" is more natural here because both are factual statements.
- But let's consider: "She is a vegan, so she doesn't eat..." → this makes sense.
- Yes, "so" is acceptable here as it implies the consequence.
- ✔ Answer: so
> Janet is a vegan, so she doesn’t eat animal products.
*(Note: "and" is also grammatically correct but less precise; "so" better shows the logical connection.)*
---
7) Mike put on his shoes ________ socks.
- Two items he put on.
- Parallel actions.
- We want to list both.
- Use "and" to join them.
- ✔ Answer: and
> Mike put on his shoes and socks.
---
8) She had woken up late, ________ she missed the train.
- One event caused the other.
- Waking up late → missed the train.
- "so" shows result/consequence.
- ✔ Answer: so
> She had woken up late, so she missed the train.
---
9) My mom cooked pasta ________ chicken for dinner.
- Two food items cooked together.
- Use "and" to join them.
- ✔ Answer: and
> My mom cooked pasta and chicken for dinner.
---
10) Kendra grew up in a small town, ________ she feels comfortable living downtown.
- She grew up in a small town, yet lives comfortably in a big city.
- There's a contrast: rural upbringing vs. urban comfort.
- "yet" is used to show contrast, similar to "but".
- ✔ Answer: yet
> Kenddra grew up in a small town, yet she feels comfortable living downtown.
*(Note: "but" could also work, but "yet" emphasizes the contrast more strongly.)*
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✔ Final Answers:
1. for
2. or
3. but
4. but
5. nor
6. so
7. and
8. so
9. and
10. yet
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Summary:
- Use and for joining equal ideas.
- Use but for contrast.
- Use or for choices.
- Use so for cause and effect.
- Use for to give a reason (less common).
- Use nor for negative additions.
- Use yet for contrast, especially when the contrast is surprising.
These are all examples of how coordinating conjunctions help connect ideas smoothly and logically in sentences.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of conjunction worksheet for grade 3.
