Let's solve each of these sentences by combining the two parts using an appropriate
coordinating or
subordinating conjunction, and then circling the conjunction used.
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1. Joshua likes chocolate ice cream. His brother, Jimmy hates it.
✔ Combined Sentence:
Joshua likes chocolate ice cream, but his brother, Jimmy hates it.
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Conjunction: *but* (coordinating conjunction)
✔️ Circle:
but
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Explanation: "But" is used to show contrast between Joshua’s liking and Jimmy’s dislike.
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2. Kyla’s recital is on Saturday night. She needs to practice her dance routine.
✔ Combined Sentence:
Kyla’s recital is on Saturday night, so she needs to practice her dance routine.
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Conjunction: *so* (coordinating conjunction)
✔️ Circle:
so
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Explanation: "So" shows cause and effect — because the recital is coming up, she must practice.
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3. Trina slept late. She made it to school on time.
✔ Combined Sentence:
Trina slept late, yet she made it to school on time.
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Conjunction: *yet* (coordinating conjunction)
✔️ Circle:
yet
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Explanation: "Yet" expresses contrast — despite sleeping late, she still arrived on time.
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4. She receives the plants she order. Kyla will plant the flowers.
✔ Combined Sentence:
She receives the plants she ordered, and Kyla will plant the flowers.
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Conjunction: *and* (coordinating conjunction)
✔️ Circle:
and
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Explanation: "And" joins two related actions in sequence. Also, fixed grammar error: "order" → "ordered".
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5. John was a waiter in a restaurant. He was a famous actor.
✔ Combined Sentence:
John was a waiter in a restaurant, but he was a famous actor.
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Conjunction: *but* (coordinating conjunction)
✔️ Circle:
but
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Explanation: "But" shows contrast between his jobs — one ordinary, one famous.
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6. I am bringing juice to the party. Lily is bringing cupcakes.
✔ Combined Sentence:
I am bringing juice to the party, and Lily is bringing cupcakes.
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Conjunction: *and* (coordinating conjunction)
✔️ Circle:
and
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Explanation: "And" connects two similar actions happening together at the party.
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7. Jillian waited to speak. The song was over.
✔ Combined Sentence:
Jillian waited to speak because the song was over.
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Conjunction: *because* (subordinating conjunction)
✔️ Circle:
because
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Explanation: "Because" shows reason — she waited due to the song ending.
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8. The children leapt from their seats. The bell rang.
✔ Combined Sentence:
The children leapt from their seats when the bell rang.
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Conjunction: *when* (subordinating conjunction)
✔️ Circle:
when
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Explanation: "When" introduces the time the action happened — the bell ringing caused the reaction.
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✔ Final Answers:
1. Joshua likes chocolate ice cream,
but his brother, Jimmy hates it.
2. Kyla’s recital is on Saturday night,
so she needs to practice her dance routine.
3. Trina slept late,
yet she made it to school on time.
4. She receives the plants she ordered,
and Kyla will plant the flowers.
5. John was a waiter in a restaurant,
but he was a famous actor.
6. I am bringing juice to the party,
and Lily is bringing cupcakes.
7. Jillian waited to speak
because the song was over.
8. The children leapt from their seats
when the bell rang.
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Note: Always circle the
conjunction in each sentence as instructed.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of coordinating conjunction worksheets.
