Conjunctions Worksheet — KS1 — Beginner
Conjunctions worksheet for Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7). Beginner level english practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.
Exploring Conjunctions: Building Better Sentences
Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7) - Beginner Level
Instructions: This worksheet will help you understand how to use conjunctions to connect words and sentences. Follow the instructions for each activity and use the conjunctions to complete the sentences.
Conjunction Identification
Read each sentence and circle the conjunction used. Conjunctions help connect words or groups of words in a sentence.
1. I like apples and oranges.
2. She wanted to play, but it was raining.
3. We can go to the park or the zoo.
4. He was tired, so he went to bed.
5. I will eat my dinner if I am hungry.
Complete the Sentence
Fill in the blanks with the correct conjunction. Use 'and', 'but', or 'or' to make the sentences complete.
1. I want to play I have homework.
2. She likes cats dogs.
3. Do you want tea coffee?
4. He was cold he wore a jacket.
5. We can go swimming stay home.
Conjunction Matching
Draw a line to match each sentence beginning with its correct ending using a conjunction.
Conjunction Sentence Building
Use the words given to form a complete sentence using the correct conjunction. Write your sentence in the box.
1. I like ice cream / chocolate /
2. She can sing / dance /
3. We went to the park / it was raining /
4. He is strong / tired /
5. You can have juice / water /
Choose the Conjunction
Choose the correct conjunction from the options given in brackets and write it in the box.
1. I want to eat cake [and/but] I am full.
2. She is smart [or/and] she is kind.
3. We can go to the beach [or/so] to the mountains.
4. He was late [but/and] he missed the bus.
5. I will call you [if/and] I find my phone.
Fill in the Blanks
Complete each sentence by filling in the blanks with the appropriate conjunction from the word bank.
Word bank: and, but, or, so, if
1. I like to read write stories.
2. She was hungry she ate an apple.
3. Do you want to play outside stay indoors?
4. He is small strong.
5. I will help you you ask.
Conjunction Story
Read the short story and underline all the conjunctions you find. Conjunctions are words like 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', and 'if'.
Tom wanted to go to the park, but it was raining. He decided to stay inside and play with his toys. His sister wanted to join him, so they played together. They could play a board game or watch a movie. If the rain stopped, they would go outside.
Conjunction Practice Sentences
Write your own sentences using the conjunctions provided. Use each conjunction once.
Conjunctions: and, but, or, so, if
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Activity 1: and ; but ; or ; so ; if
Activity 2: but ; and ; or ; so ; or
Activity 3: if ; but ; or ; and ; or
Activity 4: and ; or ; but ; but ; or
Activity 5: but ; and ; or ; but ; if
Activity 6: and ; so ; or ; but ; if
Activity 7: but ; and ; so ; or ; if
Activity 8: student-generated answers
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