Conjunctions: when, if, because, although

Grade 3 · Free printable game: Secret code joke

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Secret code joke

What has lots of teeth but can’t bite?

Answer each question. Find the letter next to the right answer and write it in the box with the same number. The letters spell the punchline!

  1. Which word is the conjunction? “Grandma laughed when the cat jumped off the sofa.”S jumpedE laughedA whenC cat
  2. Which word is the conjunction? “The plant grew tall because Ali watered it every day.”Y plantC becauseP wateredJ tall
  3. Which word is the conjunction? “Although Jack was nervous, he gave a great speech.”M gaveD speechO althoughK nervous
  4. Which word is the conjunction? “We can go to the park if the sun comes out.”N comesS sunM ifH park
  5. Which word is the conjunction? “The dog barked until the postman left.”K leftJ barkedV dogB until
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Conjunctions: when, if, because, although

Grade 3 · Worksheet

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Circle the correct answer.

  1. Which word is the conjunction? “Mia read a book while her brother slept.” read     slept     book     while
  2. Which word is the conjunction? “Although it was late, the children kept reading.” children     reading     late     although
  3. Which word is the conjunction? “Tom was tired, so he went to bed early.” tired     so     went     early
  4. Which word is the conjunction? “Priya sang while she painted the fence.” while     painted     fence     sang
  5. Which word is the conjunction? “I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.” cold     wanted     but     play
  6. Which word is the conjunction? “Wash your hands before you eat.” hands     eat     before     wash
  7. Which word is the conjunction? “Although the hill was steep, Zara cycled to the top.” cycled     steep     hill     although
  8. Which word is the conjunction? “The plant grew tall because Ali watered it every day.” tall     because     plant     watered
  9. Which word is the conjunction? “We stayed inside because it was raining.” stayed     inside     because     raining
  10. Which word is the conjunction? “Brush your teeth before you go to bed.” before     bed     brush     teeth
  11. Which word is the conjunction? “You can have an apple or you can have a pear.” apple     pear     have     or
  12. Which word is the conjunction? “The ice melted because the sun was hot.” ice     because     melted     hot
  13. Which word is the conjunction? “We can go to the park if the sun comes out.” park     comes     if     sun
  14. Which word is the conjunction? “The baby cried when the balloon popped.” cried     baby     when     balloon
  15. Which word is the conjunction? “If you are hungry, have a banana.” hungry     have     if     banana
  16. Which word is the conjunction? “We waited until the rain stopped.” rain     waited     until     stopped
  17. Which word is the conjunction? “We ate lunch after we finished the race.” race     ate     lunch     after
  18. Which word is the conjunction? “Grandma laughed when the cat jumped off the sofa.” laughed     jumped     cat     when
  19. Which word is the conjunction? “Leo packed his bag and walked to school.” walked     bag     and     packed
  20. Which word is the conjunction? “I will help you if you ask nicely.” help     if     nicely     ask

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Conjunctions: when, if, because, although

Grade 3 · Answer sheet

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CCSS L.3.1.h

Secret code joke

What has lots of teeth but can’t bite? A COMB

1. when (A) · 2. because (C) · 3. although (O) · 4. if (M) · 5. until (B)

Worksheet

  1. Which word is the conjunction? “Mia read a book while her brother slept.” while
  2. Which word is the conjunction? “Although it was late, the children kept reading.” although
  3. Which word is the conjunction? “Tom was tired, so he went to bed early.” so
  4. Which word is the conjunction? “Priya sang while she painted the fence.” while
  5. Which word is the conjunction? “I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.” but
  6. Which word is the conjunction? “Wash your hands before you eat.” before
  7. Which word is the conjunction? “Although the hill was steep, Zara cycled to the top.” although
  8. Which word is the conjunction? “The plant grew tall because Ali watered it every day.” because
  9. Which word is the conjunction? “We stayed inside because it was raining.” because
  10. Which word is the conjunction? “Brush your teeth before you go to bed.” before
  11. Which word is the conjunction? “You can have an apple or you can have a pear.” or
  12. Which word is the conjunction? “The ice melted because the sun was hot.” because
  13. Which word is the conjunction? “We can go to the park if the sun comes out.” if
  14. Which word is the conjunction? “The baby cried when the balloon popped.” when
  15. Which word is the conjunction? “If you are hungry, have a banana.” if
  16. Which word is the conjunction? “We waited until the rain stopped.” until
  17. Which word is the conjunction? “We ate lunch after we finished the race.” after
  18. Which word is the conjunction? “Grandma laughed when the cat jumped off the sofa.” when
  19. Which word is the conjunction? “Leo packed his bag and walked to school.” and
  20. Which word is the conjunction? “I will help you if you ask nicely.” if

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