Let's solve this worksheet step by step. The task is to
fill in the blanks with the correct
conjunctions from the list:
and, but, or, yet, nor, for, so
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🔹 Understanding Conjunctions:
Conjunctions join words, phrases, or clauses. Here’s a quick guide:
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and – adds information (e.g., "I like apples and oranges")
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but – shows contrast (e.g., "I’m tired, but I must finish")
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or – presents a choice (e.g., "Do you want tea or coffee?")
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yet – shows contrast (often used in negative contexts, similar to *but*)
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nor – used after *neither*, or to connect two negative ideas
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for – gives a reason (like “because”)
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so – shows result or consequence
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Now, let’s go through each sentence one by one.
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1. Jack _________ Jill went up the hill.
> This is a famous nursery rhyme. Both Jack and Jill are going together.
>
✔ Use
and to join two subjects.
>
Answer: and
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2. I have enough books, ________ I want more!
> There's a contrast here: even though I have enough, I still want more.
>
✔ Use
but to show contradiction.
>
Answer: but
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3. I don’t like chocolate ice-cream, ________ do I like vanilla.
> This is a double negative — I don’t like chocolate, and I also don’t like vanilla.
> The structure "
not... nor" is used for joining two negatives.
>
✔ Use
nor
>
Answer: nor
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4. I want to walk the nature trail, ________ I can see the butterflies and lizards.
> The second part explains why I want to walk the trail — it's for the purpose of seeing animals.
>
✔ Use
so to show purpose/result.
>
Answer: so
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5. I want to go with you, ________ I am not allowed.
> Again, a contrast: I want to go, but I'm not allowed.
>
✔ Use
but
>
Answer: but
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6. Do you prefer crackers ________ chips with dinner?
> This is a choice between two options.
>
✔ Use
or
>
Answer: or
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7. Which do you prefer, carrots ________ peas?
> Another choice between two items.
>
✔ Use
or
>
Answer: or
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8. My mother ________ I walked across the street.
> Two people doing the same action — both walked.
>
✔ Use
and to join two subjects.
>
Answer: and
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9. My best friends ________ I want to see the new Star Wars movie when it comes out.
> This is tricky. It says "My best friends ________ I want..." — likely meaning both the speaker and their friends want to see the movie.
> So we’re joining two subjects: "My best friends and I"
>
✔ Use
and
>
Answer: and
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10. He loves to swim, ________ he hasn't gone in the pool.
> Contradiction: he loves swimming, but hasn't been in the pool.
>
✔ Use
but
>
Answer: but
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
and
2.
but
3.
nor
4.
so
5.
but
6.
or
7.
or
8.
and
9.
and
10.
but
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📝 Summary:
This worksheet teaches how conjunctions connect ideas logically. Pay attention to:
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Contrast → *but, nor, yet*
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Addition → *and*
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Choice → *or*
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Reason/Result → *for, so*
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of conjunction worksheet grade 4.
