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Year 2 English — Joining words: and, but, or

Pick the joining word that does the job the sentence needs.

Name: ________________________

  1. 1.Put the cards in order to make a sentence.

    • and
    • cats
    • I
    • like
    • dogs.

  2. 2.Write the missing word: I have two hands ____ two eyes.

  3. 3.Write the missing word. Pick one: juice ____ water?

  4. 4.What does each sentence do?

    Groups: Adds · Shows a difference · Gives a choice

    • I have a cat and a dog.
    • She is small but strong.
    • Sit here or there.
    • We can walk or run.
    • I like milk but not tea.
    • Bring a hat and a bag.

  5. 5.Which sentence gives a choice?

    • a) Bring a hat and a bag.
    • b) Bring a hat, a bag.
    • c) Bring a hat but a bag.
    • d) Bring a hat or a bag.

  6. 6.It was raining, ____ we went out anyway.

    • a) so
    • b) but
    • c) or
    • d) if

  7. 7.I washed my hands ____ ate my food.

    • a) if
    • b) or
    • c) and
    • d) but

  8. 8.Put the cards in order to make a question.

    • Would
    • or
    • like
    • you
    • milk
    • juice?

Answer key — Year 2 English — Joining words: and, but, or

  1. 1. 1. I 2. like 3. cats 4. and 5. dogs.
  2. 2. and
  3. 3. or
  4. 4. I have a cat and a dog. → Adds; I like milk but not tea. → Shows a difference; We can walk or run. → Gives a choice; She is small but strong. → Shows a difference; Bring a hat and a bag. → Adds; Sit here or there. → Gives a choice
  5. 5. d) Bring a hat or a bag.
  6. 6. b) but
  7. 7. c) and
  8. 8. 1. Would 2. you 3. like 4. milk 5. or 6. juice?