Conjunctions are CCSS L.3.1h, which asks third graders to use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. The coordinating ones (and, but, or, so) join ideas of equal weight, and most of this set starts there because they are the ones children already use. The subordinating ones (because, when, if, until) tell why, when or under what condition. They turn up from the very first sheet and get a page of their own at 09.
Sheet 08 is the one to linger on. Combining two short sentences into one is L.3.1i, and it is where knowing a conjunction turns into writing better sentences with one.
Six of the ten are plain black on white and download as true vector PDFs, so they print sharp at any size and are light on ink for a class set.
Conjunction Detective Worksheet for 3rd Grade
Start here. Eleven sentences with one conjunction in each, and all seven suspects listed across the top: and, but, or, so, because, when and if. The only job is to underline the right word.
Find the Conjunction Worksheet for 3rd Grade
The same job with the support taken away. Ten sentences, circle the conjunction, and no word list anywhere. The sentences stretch from and, but and or to because, until, when and if.
And, But or So? Conjunction Sort Worksheet for Grade 3
Three boxes: and adds, but shows a difference, so shows a result. Nine short sentences to sort into them by number.
Conjunction Match-Up Worksheet for 3rd Grade
Eight sentence beginnings that stop right after the conjunction, and eight endings to join them to. We wore our coats because. Ben ran fast, but. Mia smiled when.
Conjunctions Practice Worksheet for Grade 3 Grammar
Six sentences to complete with only and, but or or, then four multiple choice sentences that add because as a fourth option.
Conjunctions Word Box Worksheet for 3rd Grade
Ten slightly longer sentences and a word box of and, but, or, so and because. The library was closed, so we went to the park instead.
Seven Conjunctions Fill-in-the-Blank Worksheet Grade 3
Twelve sentences and the widest word bank in the set: and, but, or, so, because, when and if. You can ride your scooter if you wear a helmet.
Combine Sentences With Conjunctions Worksheet Grade 3
Eight pairs of short sentences to join into one with and, but or so, writing the new sentence out in full. I have a bike. I have a scooter.
Because, When, If, Until: Conjunctions Worksheet Grade 3
Ten sentences that each need one of four conjunctions that tell why, when, on what condition or for how long. We waited until the rain stopped. You may swim if an adult is there.
Conjunction Check: Quiz and Writing Worksheet Grade 3
Six quick multiple choice sentences with and, but, or and so, then three lines to write sentences of your own using and, but and because.
One more thing.
If your kids finish a unit and you're not sure what to do next, my honest advice: don't move on yet. Spend a week mixing these in as warm-ups. Fluency isn't a unit, it's a habit, and the sheet that builds it is usually the one they ask to do again.