And, but & so
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Free printable 'and, but & so' conjunction worksheets for 3rd grade. Students practice using these three common coordinating conjunctions to join ideas within compound sentences, building both grammar knowledge and writing fluency. These worksheets are perfect for sentence-level grammar instruction. Part of our parts of speech worksheets collection.
What You'll Learn
- Use the conjunctions and, but, and so to join related ideas
- Distinguish the meaning and function of each coordinating conjunction
- Write sentences that correctly connect ideas using and, but, or so
FAQ
What do 'and,' 'but,' and 'so' signal in a sentence?⌄
'And' adds information, 'but' shows contrast or an exception, and 'so' indicates a result or consequence — 3rd graders learn to choose the right conjunction based on the relationship between ideas.
How do these worksheets help students write better compound sentences?⌄
By practicing with 'and,' 'but,' and 'so' in context, students learn to combine short, choppy sentences into smoother compound sentences that better express cause, contrast, and addition.
Are 'and,' 'but,' and 'so' part of the FANBOYS conjunctions?⌄
Yes — all three are coordinating conjunctions from the FANBOYS group (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So), which 3rd graders begin learning as part of sentence structure instruction.
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