Worksheet Solutions: Conjunctions - 1 | English Grammar Class 3 PDF Download

Q1. Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction (and, but, or):
(a) I want to eat pizza _____ spaghetti for dinner.
(b) She is good at singing _____ dancing.
(c) Would you like tea _____ coffee?
(d) The sun was shining _____ the sky was clear.
(e) I like to read books _____ play outside.
Ans:
(a) I want to eat pizza or spaghetti for dinner.
In this sentence, "or" is used to present a choice between two options (pizza or spaghetti).

(b) She is good at singing and dancing.
"And" is used to show that she is skilled in both singing and dancing.

(c) Would you like tea or coffee?
"Or" is used to offer a choice between two beverages (tea or coffee).

(d) The sun was shining and the sky was clear.
"And" is used to combine two pieces of information about the weather.

(e) I like to read books and play outside.
"And" is used to indicate that the person enjoys both reading books and playing outside.

Q2. Choose the right conjunction (and, but, or) to complete each sentence:
(a) I want to have ice cream _____ cake for dessert.
(b) The cat is black _____ white.
(c) You can choose a book _____ a toy as a reward.
(d) The weather is warm _____ sunny today.
(e) She wants to go to the park _____ the zoo.
Ans:
(a) I want to have ice cream or cake for dessert.
"Or" is used to present a choice between two options for dessert.

(b) The cat is black and white.
"And" is used to describe the cat's colour, which is both black and white.

(c) You can choose a book or a toy as a reward.
"Or" is used to offer a choice between two possible rewards.

(d) The weather is warm and sunny today.
"And" is used to connect two related characteristics of the weather (warm and sunny).

(e) She wants to go to the park or the zoo.
"Or" is used to present a choice between two destinations for her outing.

Q3. Complete the following sentences using the appropriate conjunction (and, but, or):
(a) I have a dog _____ a cat as pets.
(b) The movie was long _____ boring.
(c) He can choose to eat pizza _____ pasta for lunch.
(d) She is good at painting _____ drawing.
(e) Would you like to play soccer _____ basketball?
Ans:
(a) I have a dog and a cat as pets.
"And" is used to show that the person has both a dog and a cat as pets.

(b) The movie was long but boring.
"But" is used to contrast two ideas, indicating that the movie was lengthy but not enjoyable.

(c) He can choose to eat pizza or pasta for lunch.
"Or" is used to offer a choice between two lunch options (pizza or pasta).

(d) She is good at painting and drawing.
"And" is used to indicate that she is skilled in both painting and drawing.

(e) Would you like to play soccer or basketball?
"Or" is used to present a choice between two sports (soccer or basketball).

Q4. Create your own sentences using conjunctions (and, but, or). Write three sentences:
Ans:

• I want to read a book and watch a movie tonight.
• She likes ice cream, but she doesn't like the chocolate flavour.
• You can have an apple or a banana for a snack.

Q5. Underline the conjunction in each sentence:
(a) I like both ice cream and cake.
(b) She wanted to play outside, but it was raining.
(c) Would you like tea or coffee?
(d) The dog barked loudly and scared the cat.
(e) I can have a sandwich or a salad for lunch.
Ans:
(a) I like both ice cream and cake.

(b) She wanted to play outside, but it was raining.

(c) Would you like tea or coffee?

(d) The dog barked loudly and scared the cat.

(e) I can have a sandwich or a salad for lunch.