6 Printable Conjunctions Worksheets With Answers in English

Students often struggle to smooth out choppy writing because they don’t know how to glue ideas together effectively. Without the right practice, their sentences either run on forever or stay too short and disconnected.

We found that using targeted Conjunctions Worksheets is the fastest way to fix these common grammar mistakes. Whether you are teaching coordinating conjunctions like FANBOYS or subordinating linking words that show cause and effect, these pages provide the hands-on drills learners need.

We have included printable PDFs below that cover everything from basic sentence combining to complex clause structures. Use these exercises to help your class master flow and coherence immediately.

Conjunction Worksheets With Answers

Worksheet 1: fill in the blanks with appropriate conjunctions.

1. I want to go to the park _____ the weather is nice.
2. She likes both tea _____ coffee.
3. He is tired _____ he wants to finish the project.
4. The cat is sleeping _____ the dog is playing.
5. We can go to the movies _____ stay home and watch TV.
6. I can’t decide _____ I should wear the red or blue dress.
7. She is good at math _____ she struggles with English.
8. I studied hard _____ I passed the exam.
9. He is not only a musician _____ also a painter.
10. The car is old _____ it still runs well.
11. I have a test tomorrow _____ I need to study.
12. They are going on a vacation _____ they haven’t decided the destination.
13. The cake was delicious _____ it was too sweet.
14. I like to read _____ my sister prefers to watch movies.
15. She can swim _____ she cannot dive.
16. He will come to the party _____ he has finished his work.
17. I will call you later _____ I am done with my chores.
18. The movie was boring _____ the popcorn was good.
19. I can play the guitar _____ I cannot play the piano.
20. She is tall _____ her brother is short.
21. The sun is shining _____ the birds are singing.
22. I want to eat ice cream _____ it’s cold outside.
23. We can have pizza for dinner _____ we can cook pasta.
24. He likes to jog _____ he doesn’t like to lift weights.
25. You can either come to the party _____ stay home.

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Worksheet 2:Choose the correct option.

• I enjoy both playing basketball _____ soccer.

A) and     B) but     C) or      D) nor

• She is not only a talented singer _____ also a skilled dancer.

A) but     B)  and     C)  or     D) so

• I will come to the party _____ I finish my work on time.

A) but     B) so      C) or       D) yet

• You can have cake _____ ice cream for dessert.

A) but    B)and     C)or      D) so

• He is tired _____ he wants to go for a run.

A) or       B) yet    C) so    D) but

• She prefers to read books _____ watch movies.

A)and     B) but    C) or    D) so

• I want to go to the beach, _____ my friends want to go to the mountains.

A)and     B) but   C) or     D) so

• The sun was shining _____ the temperature was very low.

A) or      B) yet    C) so      D) but

• He likes both science fiction novels _____ mystery novels.

A) and     B) but    C) or     D) nor

• I have a dog _____ a cat as pets.

A) and     B) but    C) or    D) so

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Worksheet 3:Circle the Conjunction in each Sentences.

1. I like tea, but my friend prefers coffee.
2. It’s raining outside, so I’ll take an umbrella.
3. He is smart, yet he struggles with math.
4. She is going to the store, and I will join her later.
5. I want to travel, so I’m saving money.
6. The sun is shining, but it’s still cold.
7. I have a dog, and my sister has a cat.
8. You can have pizza or pasta for dinner.
9. I’m tired, yet I want to finish this book.
10. I have a test tomorrow, so I need to study.
11. He likes both rock and jazz music.
12. I want to go to the party, but I have work to do.
13. She is good at soccer, whereas her brother excels in tennis.
14. The movie was boring, yet the popcorn was delicious.
15. I can play the guitar, or I can play the piano.

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Types Of Conjunctions Worksheets

Subordinating Conjunctions Worksheet

A – Fill in the blanks with a suitable subordinating conjunction.

1. I am very excited __________ it is my sister’s birthday.
2. __________ they find one, my parents will rent a bounce house.
3. She felt happy __________ she saw the painting.
4. This is the place __________ we saw him last time.
5. __________ he worked hard, he did not succeed.
6. Do not leave the room __________ your teacher tells you to.
7. She became angry __________ I said anything.

B – Underline the subordinating conjunctions in the sentences below.

1. She began to cry because she had lost her golden chain.
2. You can go swimming while I am having lunch.
3. Did she say anything before she left?
4. Although it was raining, we went out to play.
5. If she had not called, I would not have known.
6. Someone gave me this red car when I was young.

Coordinating Conjunctions Worksheet

A – Fill in the blanks using the correct coordinating conjunctions from the box.

but for so and
yet nor or

1. I wanted to join the game, __________ I had already finished my homework.
2. It was raining heavily, __________ the match was canceled.
3. Do you want to read a story __________ watch a movie?
4. She studied hard, __________ she did not feel confident about the test.
5. He neither called me, __________ sent a message.
6. The road was narrow, __________ it was easy to cross.
7. We can leave now __________ wait for the teacher.

B – Use each coordinating conjunction in a sentence.

1. Yet __________________________________________
2. But __________________________________________
3. So __________________________________________
4. Or __________________________________________

Correlative Conjunctions Worksheet

Use the correlative conjunctions in the box to complete each sentence.

either/or
neither/nor
both/and
whether/or
not only/but also
such/that
rather/than

1. Will the meeting start at ________ 9:00 a.m. ________ 10:00 a.m.?
2. The bag was ________ heavy ________ difficult to carry.
3. The movie was ________ boring ________ too long.
4. She will attend the event ________ she is invited ________ she is not.
5. He ________ missed the bus ________ arrived late to school.
6. ________ cold was the night ________ water froze in the open bowl.
7. I would ________ work alone ________ depend on others.

Answer Key

Answers of Worksheet 1

1. because
2. and
3. because
4. while
5. or
6. whether
7. but
8. so
9. not only
10. but
11. so
12. but
13. though
14. while
15. but
16. once
17. when
18. but
19. but
20. while
21. and
22. even though
23. or
24. but
25. or

Answers of Worksheet 2

• A. and
• B. and
• B. so
• C. or
• D. but
• B. but
• C. or
• D. but
• A. and
• A. and

Answers of Worksheet 3

1. but
2. so
3. yet
4. and
5. so
6. but
7. and
8. or
9. yet
10. so
11. and
12. but
13. whereas
14. yet
15. or

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