Year 3 English Grammar

Conjunctions

Conjunctions are joining words that connect clauses, phrases, or ideas together.

🔗 What is a Conjunction?

A conjunction is a joining word. It connects two clauses or ideas together to form longer, more detailed sentences.

Without a conjunction vs. with a conjunction:

Two short sentences:

I like swimming. I don't like getting cold.

Joined with a conjunction:

I like swimming but I don't like getting cold.

Join two equally important clauses or ideas. Think of them as balancing two halves.

and but or so

I like maths and I like science.

She was tired so she went to bed.

Join a main clause with a dependent clause that gives extra information.

because when if that though until

I was happy because it was my birthday.

We will play if it stops raining.

Example 1: Using "because" to give a reason

She brought her umbrella because the sky looked stormy.

The conjunction because explains why she brought her umbrella.

Example 2: Using "but" to show contrast

He wanted to go to the park but it was raining heavily.

The conjunction but shows a contrast — one idea opposes the other.

Example 3: Using "when" to show time

The crowd cheered loudly when the Australian team scored a goal.

The conjunction when links two events that happen at the same time.

A joining word that connects clauses or ideas. Examples: and, but, because, when.

A group of words with a subject and verb. Two clauses can be joined with a conjunction.

Joining two equal clauses. Examples: and, but, or, so.

Joining a main clause with a dependent clause. Examples: because, when, if, though.

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●A conjunction is a joining word that connects two clauses or ideas.
●Coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or, so) join equal clauses.
●Subordinating conjunctions (because, when, if, that, though) join a main clause with a dependent clause.
●Using conjunctions makes sentences longer and more detailed.