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Grade 3 English Language Arts — 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
    • shows a difference
    • adds one thing to another

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

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

  3. 3.Which word gives you a choice?

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

  4. 4.Which sentence gives a choice?

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

  5. 5.What does each sentence do?

    Groups: Adds · Shows a difference · Gives a choice

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

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

  7. 7.Which word shows a difference?

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

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

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

Answer key — Grade 3 English Language Arts — Joining words: and, but, or

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