Worksheet -2 on Conjunctions for Grade 3

Here’s a challenging worksheet on conjunctions for Grade 3 students, along with answers and explanations to help deepen their understanding.

Worksheet on Conjunctions for Grade 3

Section A: Fill in the Blanks with Appropriate Conjunctions

1. Fill in the blanks with the correct conjunction (and, but, or, because, so):

1. I wanted to go for a walk, ______ it started raining.
2. She is very intelligent, ______ she works hard.
3. We can visit the museum ______ the zoo on our trip.
4. He did not study, ______ he failed the test.
5. I was tired ______ I went to bed early.

Section B: Multiple Choice Questions

2. Choose the correct conjunction to complete each sentence:

1. They went to the park, ______ they forgot to bring the picnic basket.
   • A) and
   • B) but
   • C) so
2. Would you like tea ______ coffee with your breakfast?
   • A) and
   • B) but
   • C) or
3. She stayed home ______ it was raining heavily.
   • A) because
   • B) and
   • C) or
4. We cleaned the house, ______ we invited our friends over.
   • A) or
   • B) so
   • C) but
5. He is talented ______ dedicated to his work.
   • A) or
   • B) because
   • C) and

Section C: True or False

3. Write True or False for each statement:

1. “So” is used to provide a reason for something.
2. “But” is used to show contrast between two ideas.
3. “Or” is used to show addition or combining ideas.
4. “And” is used to show a consequence or result.
5. “Because” is used to provide a reason for something.

Section D: Sentence Correction

4. Correct the following sentences by adding appropriate conjunctions:

1. I like to read books I don’t have much free time.
2. You can have pizza we can go out for burgers.
3. She was hungry she did not eat her lunch.
4. He is very good at drawing he loves to paint.
5. I wanted to play outside it was too hot.

Answer Key with Explanations

Section A: Fill in the Blanks with Appropriate Conjunctions

1. I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.
   • Explanation: “But” shows a contrast between wanting to go for a walk and the rain.
2. She is very intelligent, and she works hard.
   • Explanation: “And” adds or combines the two qualities of being intelligent and hardworking.
3. We can visit the museum or the zoo on our trip.
   • Explanation: “Or” provides a choice between visiting the museum or the zoo.
4. He did not study, so he failed the test.
   • Explanation: “So” shows a consequence of not studying and failing the test.
5. I was tired so I went to bed early.
   • Explanation: “So” shows a consequence of being tired and going to bed early.

Section B: Multiple Choice Questions

1. They went to the park, but they forgot to bring the picnic basket.
   • Answer: B) but
   • Explanation: “But” shows a contrast between going to the park and forgetting the picnic basket.
2. Would you like tea or coffee with your breakfast?
   • Answer: C) or
   • Explanation: “Or” provides a choice between having tea or coffee.
3. She stayed home because it was raining heavily.
   • Answer: A) because
   • Explanation: “Because” gives the reason why she stayed home.
4. We cleaned the house, so we invited our friends over.
   • Answer: B) so
   • Explanation: “So” shows the consequence of cleaning the house and then inviting friends over.
5. He is talented and dedicated to his work.
   • Answer: C) and
   • Explanation: “And” adds or combines the qualities of being talented and dedicated.

Section C: True or False

1. “So” is used to provide a reason for something.
   • Answer: False
   • Explanation: “So” is used to show a consequence or result, not a reason. “Because” provides a reason.
2. “But” is used to show contrast between two ideas.
   • Answer: True
   • Explanation: “But” shows a contrast or difference between two ideas.
3. “Or” is used to show addition or combining ideas.
   • Answer: False
   • Explanation: “Or” is used to provide a choice between options. “And” shows addition.
4. “And” is used to show a consequence or result.
   • Answer: False
   • Explanation: “And” is used to add or combine ideas. “So” shows a consequence or result.
5. “Because” is used to provide a reason for something.
   • Answer: True
   • Explanation: “Because” gives the reason for something happening.

Section D: Sentence Correction

1. I like to read books, but I don’t have much free time.
   • Explanation: “But” shows a contrast between liking to read books and not having free time.
2. You can have pizza, or we can go out for burgers.
   • Explanation: “Or” provides a choice between having pizza or going out for burgers.
3. She was hungry, but she did not eat her lunch.
   • Explanation: “But” shows a contrast between being hungry and not eating lunch.
4. He is very good at drawing and he loves to paint.
   • Explanation: “And” adds or combines the qualities of being good at drawing and loving to paint.
5. I wanted to play outside, but it was too hot.
   • Explanation: “But” shows a contrast between wanting to play outside and the weather being too hot.

These Conjunctions questions are designed to be more challenging and help Grade 3 students develop a deeper understanding of conjunctions and how to use them in sentences.