Conjunctions: and, but, or, because, so — English grammar for kids

The grammar rule

Find the link — “ask how the two parts are related: added, opposite, a choice, a reason or a result”

1. and = adds (Riya and Kabir); or = a choice (tea or milk?); but = opposite or surprising (small, but very sweet).
2. because = the second part gives the reason (… because she was hungry).
3. so = the second part is the result (She was hungry, so she ate).

Use it for: Writing longer, smoother sentences in stories and answers, and joining-sentence exercises.

Worked example: Choose the joining word: Riya ate two mangoes ___ she was hungry. → because

✏️ Practice

Work it out in your head or on paper, then tap your answer — or type it and press Check. Stuck? Press “Show me how”.

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🖨️ Conjunction Worksheet

• Worksheet set 1 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 2 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 3 (PDF)