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Grade 3 Conjunction

A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or sentences, enhancing communication. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'because', and 'so', each serving specific purposes in writing. Examples illustrate their usage, such as 'I like apples and oranges' for addition and 'I want to go outside, but it is raining' for contrast.

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Grade 3 Conjunction

A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or sentences, enhancing communication. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'because', and 'so', each serving specific purposes in writing. Examples illustrate their usage, such as 'I like apples and oranges' for addition and 'I want to go outside, but it is raining' for contrast.

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What Is a Conjunction?

A conjunction is a word that joins two or more words, phrases, or sentences together.
Conjunctions help make our writing and speaking more interesting by linking ideas.

Common Conjunctions:

Here are some of the most common conjunctions you will use:

●​ and​

●​ but​

●​ or​

●​ because​

●​ so​

1. Using "And"

We use and to add more information.

Examples:

●​ I like apples and oranges.​

●​ She plays soccer and basketball.​

2. Using "But"

We use but to show a difference or opposite.

Examples:
●​ I want to go outside, but it is raining.​

●​ He is tall, but she is short.​

3. Using "Or"

We use or to show a choice between two things.

Examples:

●​ Do you want juice or milk?​

●​ We can play inside or outside.​

4. Using "Because"

We use because to explain why something happens.

Examples:

●​ I am tired because I stayed up late.​

●​ She is happy because she got a gift.​

5. Using "So"

We use so to show result or cause and effect.

Examples:

●​ It was raining, so we stayed inside.​

●​ I forgot my homework, so I will bring it tomorrow.​


Example Sentences Using Conjunctions:

●​ I like to read books and play games.​

●​ I wanted to go swimming, but I forgot my towel.​

●​ You can eat your lunch or your snack.​

●​ I went to bed early because I was tired.​

●​ She studied hard, so she passed the test.​

✅ Conjunction Tip:
If you want to add ideas, use and.​
If you want to show an opposite idea, use but.

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