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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.Match each joining word to the job it does.

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

  2. 2.What does each sentence do?

    Groups: Adds · Shows a difference · Gives a choice

    • 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.
    • I have a cat and a dog.

  3. 3.Which word gives you a choice?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  1. 1. and → adds one thing to another; but → shows a difference; or → gives you a choice
  2. 2. 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
  3. 3. b) or
  4. 4. b) and
  5. 5. or
  6. 6. b) but
  7. 7. c) and
  8. 8. 1. Would 2. you 3. like 4. milk 5. or 6. juice?