Coordinating conjunctions
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Free printable coordinating conjunctions worksheets for 3rd grade. Students practice the FANBOYS conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) by joining independent clauses and understanding the relationship each conjunction signals. These worksheets are a foundation for compound sentence writing in 3rd grade. Part of our parts of speech worksheets collection.
What You'll Learn
- Identify the seven coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)
- Use coordinating conjunctions to join words, phrases, or clauses
- Write compound sentences by connecting two independent clauses
FAQ
What are the seven coordinating conjunctions and what does each express?⌄
The FANBOYS conjunctions are: For (reason), And (addition), Nor (negative addition), But (contrast), Or (choice), Yet (unexpected contrast), and So (result) — 3rd graders learn these through sentence practice.
How do coordinating conjunctions help 3rd graders write compound sentences?⌄
A coordinating conjunction placed between two complete sentences (with a comma before it) combines them into a compound sentence — a key sentence structure 3rd graders are expected to produce in writing.
What mistakes do 3rd graders commonly make with coordinating conjunctions?⌄
Students often forget the comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence, or use 'and' for every connection instead of choosing the conjunction that best fits the relationship between ideas.
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