Conjunction Worksheet for Class 3
A conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases, or sentences.
Common conjunctions are and, but, or, because, so.
Examples:
- I like apples and bananas.
- She was tired but she finished her homework.
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with and, but, or.
- Riya likes apples ______ bananas.
- I wanted to play ______ it started raining.
- Do you want tea ______ milk?
- The boy ran fast ______ won the race.
- She is small ______ very brave.
Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Conjunction
- I was hungry ______ I ate a sandwich.
a) so
b) but
c) or - She likes tea ______ coffee.
a) or
b) because
c) but - The weather was cold ______ we wore jackets.
a) because
b) so
c) or - I tried to lift the box ______ it was too heavy.
a) but
b) and
c) so - You can read a book ______ watch TV.
a) or
b) because
c) but
Exercise 3: Join the Sentences
Use and, but, or, because, so to join the sentences.
- I was tired. I went to bed early.
- She likes apples. She likes bananas.
- He studied hard. He passed the test.
- I wanted to go outside. It was raining.
- We can go to the park. We can stay at home.
Exercise 4: Underline the Conjunction
Find and underline the conjunction in each sentence.
- I like milk and bread.
- She was sick so she stayed home.
- Do you want tea or coffee?
- He was tired but he finished his work.
- I stayed inside because it was raining.
Exercise 5: Make Your Own Sentences
Use these conjunctions in sentences.
- and – __________________________________
- but – __________________________________
- or – __________________________________
- because – _______________________________
- so – ___________________________________
Answer Key (For Teachers)
Exercise 1
- and
- but
- or
- and
- but
Exercise 2
- so
- or
- so
- but
- or
Exercise 3 (Sample Answers)
- I was tired so I went to bed early.
- She likes apples and bananas.
- He studied hard so he passed the test.
- I wanted to go outside but it was raining.
- We can go to the park or stay at home.