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Year 3 English — Joining words: and, but, or

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

Name: ________________________

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

  2. 2.Which sentence gives a choice?

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

  3. 3.Which word adds one thing to another?

    • a) not
    • b) or
    • c) and
    • d) but

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

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

  5. 5.Match each joining word to the job it does.

    • and
    • but
    • or
    • adds one thing to another
    • shows a difference
    • gives you a choice

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

  7. 7.What does each sentence do?

    Groups: Adds · Shows a difference · Gives a choice

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

  8. 8.Which word shows a difference?

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

Answer key — Year 3 English — Joining words: and, but, or

  1. 1. or
  2. 2. d) Bring a hat or a bag.
  3. 3. c) and
  4. 4. b) and
  5. 5. and → adds one thing to another; but → shows a difference; or → gives you a choice
  6. 6. and
  7. 7. 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
  8. 8. b) but