Conjunctions to Join Ideas

Name: _______________________________

Date: _______________________________

Remember:

Coordinating conjunctions join equal ideas: and, but, or, so, for, yet

Subordinating conjunctions join dependent ideas: because, when, if, although, while, since, before, after

Part A: Choose the Best Conjunction

Circle the best conjunction to join each pair of sentences.

1. The weather was cold. We went to the beach.

but because and

2. I finished my homework. I could play outside.

but so although

3. She practiced every day. She wanted to improve her guitar skills.

or when because

4. We can go to the park. We can stay home and watch a movie.

or but since

Use the conjunction in brackets to join each pair of sentences. Write the new sentence on the line.

1. The dog barked loudly. The cat ran away. (so)

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2. I will bring my umbrella. It might rain later. (because)

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3. Tom likes swimming. His brother prefers cycling. (but)

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4. We arrived at school. The bell rang. (when)

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Write two sentences of your own using the conjunctions provided.

1. Use and to join two ideas:

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2. Use although to join two ideas:

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