English

Conjunctions

Class 3

🎯 Learning Objectives

Students will understand what a conjunction is.
Students will learn the three simple conjunctions: and, but, or.
Students will know when to use each conjunction.
Students will join two short sentences using the correct conjunction.

📖 Let Us Begin!

Read these two sentences: "Rani likes mangoes." "Rani likes bananas." Can we say both things in one sentence? Yes! "Rani likes mangoes and bananas."

The word and joined the two ideas together. Words that join sentences or words are called conjunctions. Let us learn about them!

What Is a Conjunction?

A conjunction is a joining word. It joins two words, two groups of words, or two sentences together.

In Class 3, we will learn three important conjunctions: and, but, and or.

Think about it: Conjunctions are like a bridge between two ideas!

The Conjunction "and"

And is used to add two things or ideas together. It tells us "this one also."

Ravi likes cricket. Ravi likes football. --> Ravi likes cricket and football.

Amma made rice. Amma made dal. --> Amma made rice and dal.

The Conjunction "but"

But is used to show a difference or something unexpected. It tells us "however" or "on the other hand."

Sita is small. Sita is very brave. --> Sita is small but very brave.

I wanted to play. It was raining. --> I wanted to play but it was raining.

The Conjunction "or"

Or is used to give a choice between two things. It tells us "pick one."

Do you want milk? Do you want juice? --> Do you want milk or juice?

We can go to the park. We can go to the market. --> We can go to the park or the market.

📝 Key Words

Word	Meaning
Conjunction	A joining word that connects words or sentences
And	Adds two things together (Ravi and Meena)
But	Shows a difference or surprise (small but brave)
Or	Gives a choice between two things (tea or coffee)
Join	To put two things together

⭐ Key Points to Remember

A conjunction is a joining word.
Use and to add two things: "I have a pen and a pencil."
Use but to show a difference: "He is tall but thin."
Use or to give a choice: "Will you read or draw?"
A conjunction comes between the two words or sentences it joins.

✏️ Practice Questions

A. Fill in the Blanks with and, but, or or

1. Rani likes drawing painting.

2. I wanted to go out it started raining.

3. Would you like roti rice for lunch?

4. The elephant is big gentle.

5. Shall we play cricket football today?

6. Mohan Sohan are best friends.

7. The bag is old still strong.

B. Multiple Choice Questions

1. A conjunction is a __________ word.

(a) naming(b) action(c) joining(d) describing

2. Which conjunction gives a choice?

(a) and(b) but(c) or(d) is

3. "Sita is short ___ very smart." Choose the correct conjunction.

(a) and(b) but(c) or(d) so

C. Join the Sentences Using and, but, or or

1. I like tea. I like coffee.

2. The sun was hot. We played outside.

3. You can sit here. You can sit there.

🎨 Think and Write -- Fun Activity

Write three sentences of your own -- one using and, one using but, and one using or.

Sentence with "and":

Sentence with "but":

Sentence with "or":

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Learning Objectives

Students will understand what a conjunction is.
Students will learn the three simple conjunctions: and, but, or.
Students will know when to use each conjunction.
Students will join two short sentences using the correct conjunction.

Let Us Begin!

Read these two sentences: "Rani likes mangoes." "Rani likes bananas." Can we say both things in one sentence? Yes! "Rani likes mangoes and bananas."

The word and joined the two ideas together. Words that join sentences or words are called conjunctions. Let us learn about them!

What Is a Conjunction?

A conjunction is a joining word. It joins two words, two groups of words, or two sentences together.

In Class 3, we will learn three important conjunctions: and, but, and or.

Think about it: Conjunctions are like a bridge between two ideas!

The Conjunction "and"

And is used to add two things or ideas together. It tells us "this one also."

Ravi likes cricket. Ravi likes football. --> Ravi likes cricket and football.

Amma made rice. Amma made dal. --> Amma made rice and dal.

The Conjunction "but"

But is used to show a difference or something unexpected. It tells us "however" or "on the other hand."

Sita is small. Sita is very brave. --> Sita is small but very brave.

I wanted to play. It was raining. --> I wanted to play but it was raining.

The Conjunction "or"

Or is used to give a choice between two things. It tells us "pick one."

Do you want milk? Do you want juice? --> Do you want milk or juice?

We can go to the park. We can go to the market. --> We can go to the park or the market.

Key Words and Meanings

Word	Meaning
Conjunction	A joining word that connects words or sentences
And	Adds two things together (Ravi and Meena)
But	Shows a difference or surprise (small but brave)
Or	Gives a choice between two things (tea or coffee)
Join	To put two things together

Key Points to Remember

A conjunction is a joining word.
Use and to add two things: "I have a pen and a pencil."
Use but to show a difference: "He is tall but thin."
Use or to give a choice: "Will you read or draw?"
A conjunction comes between the two words or sentences it joins.

Examples from Daily Life

Example 1: Using "and"

Amit and Priya go to the same school in Jaipur. (Two names are added together.)

Example 2: Using "but"

The mango was green but sweet. (We expected it to be sour, but it was sweet -- a surprise!)

Example 3: Using "or"

Shall we take the bus or the auto to the market? (We must choose one.)

Practice Questions

A. Fill in the Blanks with and, but, or or

Rani likes drawing painting.
I wanted to go out it started raining.
Would you like roti rice for lunch?
The elephant is big gentle.
Shall we play cricket football today?
Mohan Sohan are best friends.
The bag is old still strong.

B. Multiple Choice Questions

A conjunction is a __________ word.
(a) naming(b) action(c) joining(d) describing
Which conjunction gives a choice?
(a) and(b) but(c) or(d) is
"Sita is short ___ very smart." Choose the correct conjunction.
(a) and(b) but(c) or(d) so

C. Join the Sentences Using and, but, or or

I like tea. I like coffee.
The sun was hot. We played outside.
You can sit here. You can sit there.

Think and Write -- Fun Activity

Write three sentences of your own -- one using and, one using but, and one using or.

Sentence with "and":

Sentence with "but":

Sentence with "or":

Conjunctions

🎯 Learning Objectives

📖 Let Us Begin!

What Is a Conjunction?

The Conjunction "and"

The Conjunction "but"

The Conjunction "or"

📝 Key Words

✏️ Practice Questions

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