Practice identifying and using coordinating and subordinating conjunctions in sentences.
Read each problem carefully. Write your answers in complete sentences when needed.
Using conjunctions to connect words, phrases, and ideas
Language Arts - Grade 4-5
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Read the sentence: I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain. Which word is the conjunction, and is it coordinating or subordinating?
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Read the sentence: We stayed inside because the storm was loud. Which word is the conjunction, and is it coordinating or subordinating?
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Choose the best coordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: Maya can draw, ___ she can paint. Choices: and, because
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Choose the best subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: ___ I finished my homework, I went outside. Choices: After, But
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Read the sentence: Sam packed a snack and a water bottle. Is the conjunction coordinating or subordinating? Explain.
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Read the sentence: Although the movie was long, I enjoyed it. Identify the conjunction and tell its type.
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Combine these two ideas with a coordinating conjunction: I was hungry. I made a sandwich.
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Combine these two ideas with a subordinating conjunction: The bell rang. The students lined up.
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Circle the conjunction in this sentence and name its type: I will read a book or play a game.
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Circle the conjunction in this sentence and name its type: If you practice every day, you will improve.
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Rewrite the sentence with the correct conjunction: I wore my boots, ___ the ground was wet. Choices: because, or
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Rewrite the sentence with the correct conjunction: Eli wanted soup, ___ he ordered salad instead. Choices: but, after
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Write your own sentence using a coordinating conjunction. Underline the conjunction.
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Write your own sentence using a subordinating conjunction. Underline the conjunction.
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Read both sentences. Then tell which sentence has a subordinating conjunction. Sentence A: Nina sang and clapped. Sentence B: Nina sang because she was happy.