Class 4 English: Conjunctions (And, But, Or)

How this worksheet helps your child

• Builds confidence in core English concepts taught in Class 4 through repeated, varied practice.
• Aligned to CBSE and NCERT — questions mirror the pattern children see in school tests and unit assessments.
• Comes with an answer key so parents and students can self-check in minutes, without needing a teacher.
• Pitched at hard level — use it for daily homework, weekend revision or quick exam warm-ups.

About this worksheet

This engaging practice worksheet is designed for Class 4 students studying English, focusing on the essential grammatical concept of conjunctions. Specifically, your child will dive deep into understanding and correctly using the conjunctions 'and', 'but', and 'or'. Mastering these connecting words is crucial for building clearer, more complex, and expressive sentences. As part of their CBSE curriculum, students at this level are expected to move beyond simple sentence structures and begin linking ideas smoothly. This worksheet provides a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to solidify their understanding, helping them enhance their writing and comprehension skills significantly. It's ideal for any Class 4 student looking to strengthen their grammar foundation and effectively combine thoughts in English.

What your child will learn

• Identify the correct conjunction ('and', 'but', 'or') to join given sentences.
• Apply appropriate conjunctions to combine two simple sentences into one meaningful sentence.
• Practice using 'and' to add information or join similar ideas.
• Understand how 'but' is used to show contrast or opposition.
• Recognise when 'or' is used to present choices or alternatives.
• Construct grammatically correct sentences using the conjunctions 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

Understanding the concept

Conjunctions are like special linking words that help us join words, phrases, or entire sentences together. They make our writing and speaking sound more natural and flow better by avoiding choppy, short sentences. For Class 4, three very important conjunctions are 'and', 'but', and 'or'. 'And' is used when we want to add information or join two similar ideas together. For example, if you say, 'I like apples' and 'I like bananas', you can combine them using 'and' to say, 'I like apples and bananas'. It shows that both things are true or happen together. 'But' is used when we want to show a contrast or a difference between two ideas. If you say, 'The sun is shining' and 'It is cold', you can use 'but' to show the unexpected contrast: 'The sun is shining, but it is cold.' 'Or' is used when we want to present a choice or an alternative between two or more options. For instance, 'Do you want tea?' and 'Do you want coffee?' becomes, 'Do you want tea or coffee?' This worksheet will give children plenty of practice in choosing the right linking word to make their sentences clear and meaningful.

Tips for parents & teachers

• Encourage your child to read each sentence carefully before choosing a conjunction.
• Discuss with your child why a particular conjunction is the best fit for each pair of sentences.
• Have your child create their own sentences using 'and', 'but', and 'or' after completing the worksheet.
• Turn it into a game by giving two short sentences and asking your child to quickly connect them using the correct conjunction.
• Review the explanations for each conjunction ('and' for adding, 'but' for contrasting, 'or' for choosing) together before starting.

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How to use this worksheet at home

Open the print view and use your browser's Print dialog to print on regular A4 paper or save as a PDF. Hand the printed sheet to your child (Class 4) and set a relaxed time limit — 15 to 25 minutes works for most English worksheets. When they're done, open the "With answer key" view and let them self-mark question by question. Re-print as many times as you need; the file never expires and there's no download limit.

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Is it aligned to the CBSE / NCERT syllabus?

Yes. All Class 4 worksheets are built around the CBSE and NCERT pattern so they map cleanly to what your child is studying in school.

Can I print this worksheet at home?

Yes. Click "Open print view" and use your browser's Print dialog to print on standard A4 paper, or save it as a PDF for later. The layout is designed to fit cleanly without scaling.

Does it include an answer key?

Yes — click "With answer key" to print a version with answers included, so parents and students can self-mark in minutes.