Joining Sentences with Conjunctions

Name: ________________________

Date: ________________________

Remember: Conjunctions join sentences together. Use and, but, or, and because to make your writing more interesting!

Part 1: Choose the Best Conjunction

Circle the best conjunction to join each pair of sentences.

1. I wanted to play outside. It was raining.

and but because

2. We can go to the park. We can go to the beach.

or but because

3. She wore a jacket. It was cold outside.

and or because

4. I like apples. I like oranges too.

and but or

Use a conjunction to join each pair of sentences. Write the new sentence below.

1. The dog barked. The cat ran away.

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2. I was tired. I went to bed early.

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3. We could watch a movie. We could read a book.

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Write two sentences of your own and join them with a conjunction.

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