Choose the Best Conjunction
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Choose the Best Conjunction" is written for 3rd Grade (Ages 8-9), and it covers Common Core L.3.1.H. If your little one is a year younger but already steady on parts of speech, the page still works. You may just need to read the instructions out loud. And if they are older and coordinating conjunctions never quite stuck, this is a short review rather than busywork.
3rd grade grammar worksheet: circle and, but, or or so to finish each sentence, then write two compound sentences. Answer key included. Part of our coordinating conjunctions parts of speech collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Introduce the skill with a brief whole-class activity, such as calling out examples and asking students to give a thumbs up when they hear coordinating conjunctions in a sentence. Then let students work through it independently, using a partner or small group only if they want to talk through their thinking, referring to a class anchor chart if one is available. When reviewing answers, ask students to explain why an answer is correct rather than just confirming it. These coordinating conjunctions worksheets work well as a focused practice activity, a homework assignment, or a warm-up at the start of a language arts lesson.
What students will practice
- Students will identify and correctly use coordinating conjunctions in sentences and short passages.
- Students will distinguish coordinating conjunctions from related language concepts and apply rules consistently.
- Students will demonstrate understanding of coordinating conjunctions through guided and independent practice, in both reading and their own writing.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Language · 3rd Grade
Standard: Use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.
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FAQ
How do I use this coordinating conjunctions worksheet?
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Introduce the skill with a brief whole-class activity, such as calling out examples and asking students to give a thumbs up when they hear coordinating conjunctions in a sentence. Then let students work through it independently, using a partner or small group only if they want to talk through their thinking, referring to a class anchor chart if one is available. When reviewing answers, ask students to explain why an answer is correct rather than just confirming it. These coordinating conjunctions worksheets work well as a focused practice activity, a homework assignment, or a warm-up at the start of a language arts lesson.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Circle and, but, or or so to finish each sentence, then write two compound sentences. A conjunction joins two sentences. Pick the one that fits the meaning. The directions on the page read: Circle the conjunction that fits each sentence. Then, write two compound sentences of your own on the lines. An answer key is included.
Can I use this coordinating conjunctions worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 3rd Grade parts of speech, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with coordinating conjunctions. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
What are the seven coordinating conjunctions and what does each express?
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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?
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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?
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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.
How many 3rd Grade coordinating conjunctions worksheets are there?
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3 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are coordinating conjunctions worksheets for?
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These are written for 3rd Grade students, roughly ages 8-9. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Are these coordinating conjunctions worksheets aligned to Common Core?
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Yes. Each one shows the Common Core code it covers on its own page, so you can check the alignment yourself rather than taking our word for it.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Parts of Speech |
| Standard | L.3.1.H |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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