Conjunctions — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Mia ran fast, but she was tired by the end.
Grade 4: 'but' joins two independent clauses showing contrast in a compound sentence.
2. We brought umbrellas because the forecast called for rain.
Grade 4: 'because' creates a complex sentence by linking a cause clause to the main idea.
3. You can have cookies or ice cream for dessert tonight.
Grade 4: 'or' presents alternatives between two equal options or items.
4. When the bell rang, the students lined up at the door.
Grade 4: 'when' begins a dependent clause showing the time the next event happens.
5. The cat hid under the bed, for it heard thunder.
Grade 4: 'for' is a coordinating conjunction meaning 'because,' joining two clauses with a comma.
6. Although the homework is hard, I will keep trying my best.
Grade 4: 'although' introduces a dependent clause showing contrast in a complex sentence.
7. Ben likes soccer, and his sister prefers basketball games.
Grade 4: 'and' joins two independent clauses with related but additive information.
8. Please be quiet while the baby is sleeping in the room.
Grade 4: 'while' is a subordinating conjunction showing two events happening at the same time.
9. The team practiced daily, yet they still lost the championship.
Grade 4: 'yet' is a coordinating conjunction similar to 'but,' showing surprising contrast.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
We stayed inside ___ it was raining hard.
→ because
or
I want pizza ___ pasta for dinner tonight.
→ or
so
She smiled ___ she opened the gift.
→ when
because
The road was icy, ___ we drove slowly.
→ so
when
Grade 4: each conjunction signals a specific relationship — 'because' (cause), 'or' (choice), 'when' (time), 'so' (result).