Task Explanation:
The task requires combining two sentences into a single sentence using either a
coordinating conjunction (e.g., *and, but, or, so*) or a
subordinating conjunction (e.g., *because, although, since*). After forming the combined sentence, you must circle the conjunction used.
Solution:
#### 1. Jack painted the bathroom.
Jack painted the hallway.
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Solution: Jack painted the bathroom
and the hallway.
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Conjunction: Circle
and.
#### 2. The car was new.
It did not work well.
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Solution: The car was new
but it did not work well.
-
Conjunction: Circle
but.
#### 3. Sam loves to read.
It is hard for him.
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Solution: Sam loves to read
although it is hard for him.
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Conjunction: Circle
although.
#### 4. I carved a pumpkin.
My sister made her costume.
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Solution: I carved a pumpkin
while my sister made her costume.
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Conjunction: Circle
while.
#### 5. The pitcher thought it was a strike.
The umpire thought it was a ball.
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Solution: The pitcher thought it was a strike
but the umpire thought it was a ball.
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Conjunction: Circle
but.
#### 6. My pen ran out.
I have to finish the test!
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Solution: My pen ran out
so I have to finish the test!
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Conjunction: Circle
so.
#### 7. Dance is her favorite.
She is better at sports.
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Solution: Dance is her favorite
but she is better at sports.
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Conjunction: Circle
but.
#### 8. The playground was built.
It isn’t very safe.
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Solution: The playground was built
but it isn’t very safe.
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Conjunction: Circle
but.
Final Answer:
1. Jack painted the bathroom
and the hallway.
- Circle:
and
2. The car was new
but it did not work well.
- Circle:
but
3. Sam loves to read
although it is hard for him.
- Circle:
although
4. I carved a pumpkin
while my sister made her costume.
- Circle:
while
5. The pitcher thought it was a strike
but the umpire thought it was a ball.
- Circle:
but
6. My pen ran out
so I have to finish the test!
- Circle:
so
7. Dance is her favorite
but she is better at sports.
- Circle:
but
8. The playground was built
but it isn’t very safe.
- Circle:
but
Final Boxed Answer:
\boxed{
\text{See solutions above with conjunctions circled.}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of conjunctions sentences worksheet.
