Conjunctions worksheet - 3 - skoolon.com - Free Printable

Let's solve the worksheet step by step and explain each answer.

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A. Choose and fill in the blanks with the correct conjunctions.

We are given two options for each sentence, and we must choose the appropriate conjunction based on meaning and grammar.

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1) Red _________ blue are both colors. (and, or)
✔ Answer: and
Explanation: "Red and blue" are two colors listed together as examples. We use "and" to join two items in a list.
✔️ *Red and blue are both colors.*

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2) I think he’s three years old _________ four years old. (and, or)
✔ Answer: or
Explanation: The speaker is uncertain about the age — it could be one or the other. "Or" is used to show choice or uncertainty.
✔️ *I think he’s three years old or four years old.*

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3) I am tired _________ I will go to bed. (but, so)
✔ Answer: so
Explanation: There is a cause-and-effect relationship: being tired leads to going to bed. "So" shows result.
✔️ *I am tired so I will go to bed.*
(Note: "But" would imply contrast, which doesn’t fit here.)

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4) Turtles can swim _________ walk. (because, and)
✔ Answer: and
Explanation: This sentence lists two abilities of turtles. "And" connects two actions.
✔️ *Turtles can swim and walk.*
("Because" would require a reason, e.g., “Turtles can swim because they have flippers.”)

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5) Tie your shoelace _________ you won’t trip. (and, so)
✔ Answer: so
Explanation: This is a purpose or result: tying the lace prevents tripping. "So" expresses purpose/result.
✔️ *Tie your shoelace so you won’t trip.*
("And" would not show the logical connection.)

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B. Underline the correct conjunctions.

Now, identify and underline the conjunction(s) in each sentence.

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1) She was late because her car broke down.
✔ Conjunction: because
Explanation: "Because" is a subordinating conjunction that introduces the reason.
✔️ *She was late because her car broke down.*

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2) Sonu and Monu went to the zoo.
✔ Conjunction: and
Explanation: "And" joins two names (subjects).
✔️ *Sonu and Monu went to the zoo.*

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3) He must reach school before noon or he will miss the class.
✔ Conjunction: or
Explanation: "Or" shows a condition — if he doesn't reach on time, there's a consequence.
✔️ *He must reach school before noon or he will miss the class.*

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4) I remembered to bring the camera but forgot the battery.
✔ Conjunction: but
Explanation: "But" shows contrast between remembering one thing and forgetting another.
✔️ *I remembered to bring the camera but forgot the battery.*

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5) They came early so we served dinner.
✔ Conjunction: so
Explanation: "So" indicates the result of their coming early.
✔️ *They came early so we served dinner.*

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✔ Final Answers:

#### Part A:
1) Red and blue are both colors.
2) I think he’s three years old or four years old.
3) I am tired so I will go to bed.
4) Turtles can swim and walk.
5) Tie your shoelace so you won’t trip.

#### Part B:
1) She was late because her car broke down.
2) Sonu and Monu went to the zoo.
3) He must reach school before noon or he will miss the class.
4) I remembered to bring the camera but forgot the battery.
5) They came early so we served dinner.

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🔍 Summary:

- Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses.
- Use and for addition, or for choices, but for contrast, so for results, because for reasons.
- Always consider the meaning and logical relationship between parts of the sentence.

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