Let's solve this worksheet step by step. The task is to
choose the correct conjunction from the word box for each sentence.
Word Box:
-
so
-
but
-
and
-
or
-
because
-
for
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Sentence 1:
We had pizza ________ burger for dinner.
- We're connecting two similar things (pizza and burger) that were both eaten.
- This shows
addition or
joining of items.
- Correct conjunction:
and
✔ Answer: *We had pizza
and burger for dinner.*
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Sentence 2:
Boys were shouting ________ they won the match.
- The second part explains
why they were shouting.
- This is a
cause-and-effect relationship.
- "Because" shows reason.
- "So" could also work, but here the cause comes after the effect — so we need
because.
✔ Answer: *Boys were shouting
because they won the match.*
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Sentence 3:
I was getting late ______ I took a taxi to the office.
- Again, this shows
cause and effect: being late caused me to take a taxi.
- "So" is used to show result.
- So → "I was getting late
so I took a taxi."
✔ Answer: *I was getting late
so I took a taxi to the office.*
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Sentence 4:
I like winters ______ my sister likes spring.
- These are two contrasting preferences.
- One person likes winter; the other likes spring.
- We need a conjunction showing
contrast.
- Correct choice:
but
✔ Answer: *I like winters
but my sister likes spring.*
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Sentence 5:
Do you like mango ______ oranges?
- This is a question offering a
choice between two options.
- The conjunction that shows choice is
or.
✔ Answer: *Do you like mango
or oranges?*
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Sentence 6:
The stick was thin ______ it was strong.
- Two opposing qualities: thin (weak-looking) and strong.
- This is a contrast.
- Use
but to show contrast.
✔ Answer: *The stick was thin
but it was strong.*
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Final Answers:
1.
and
2.
because
3.
so
4.
but
5.
or
6.
but
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Summary of Conjunction Uses:
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and – joins similar ideas
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but – shows contrast
-
or – offers choice
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because – gives reason
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so – shows result
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for – also means reason (less common in simple sentences)
> Note: “For” is a less common conjunction and usually appears in more formal writing. It’s not needed here, so it wasn't used in any answer.
✔ All answers are now complete and explained!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of conjunction worksheet for grade 3.