Conjunctions

For- fancy word for because

The boy is crying, for he

lost his favorite toy.

And- adding things

We are going shopping,
and we are going out to

the movies.

Nor- neither or not

I do not like kiwi, nor do

I like grapefruit.

But- argues or disagrees

Burger King is not very
good, but McDonald’s is

delicious.

Or- giving choices

You can have a corn dog, or

you may have a grilled

cheese.

Yet- fancy word for but

I got a new cat, yet I don’t
know how to care for him.

So- gives a reason

I am going to the game
store, so I can get a new

game.

because- gives a reason

Tommy has good grades

because he studies and works

hard.

however- fancy word for but

I enjoy the circus, however I do

not like the smell.

Multiple Choice

• but

• and

• because

Multiple Choice

• so

• or

• yet

Multiple Choice

• but

• or

• also

Multiple Choice

• because

• if

• so

Multiple Choice

• if

• however

• also