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Y3.3 Conjunctions when if that although

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Name: _______________________________    Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Answer ALL questions. Show all your working.
1
Underline the conjunction in each sentence below.
(a)We put on our coats when the fire alarm rang.(1)
(b)Priya will water the plants if nobody else remembers.(1)
(c)The librarian told us that the new books had arrived.(1)
(d)Sam finished his breakfast quickly because he was starving.(1)
(e)Although the queue was long, the children waited patiently for their turn.(1)
2
Tick what job the named conjunction does in each sentence below. The four options are the same for every part.

A) It shows the time something happens
B) It shows a possible condition
C) It introduces what someone said or thought
D) It shows a contrast between two ideas
(a)We put on our wellies when the field was muddy. What job does 'when' do here?(1)
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
(b)We can go outside if the rain stops soon. What job does 'if' do here?(1)
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
(c)The coach announced that the match was cancelled. What job does 'that' do here?(1)
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
(d)Although the museum was busy, we found the dinosaur room quickly. What job does 'Although' do here?(1)
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
3
Sort the six conjunctions in the box into the correct column of the table below. Write each word in one column only.
Word bank: when | if | that | although | though | unless
Shows timeShows a conditionIntroduces what someone said or thoughtShows a contrast
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4
Circle True or False for each statement about conjunctions below.
(a)'When' can be used to show the time something happens.(1)
  • True
  • False
(b)'If' always means exactly the same as 'when'.(1)
  • True
  • False
(c)A sentence can begin with 'Although' if a comma is used after the introductory clause.(1)
  • True
  • False
(d)The word 'that' can never be used after a reporting verb such as 'said' or 'explained'.(1)
  • True
  • False
5
Circle the two sentences below that use 'although' correctly to show a real contrast.

A) Although it was raining heavily, the sports day races went ahead.
B) Although she practised every day, her running time improved a lot.
C) Although the shop had already closed, the children could still see the toys through the window.
D) Although he felt hungry, he ate his packed lunch quickly.
  • A) Although it was raining heavily, the sports day races went ahead.
  • B) Although she practised every day, her running time improved a lot.
  • C) Although the shop had already closed, the children could still see the toys through the window.
  • D) Although he felt hungry, he ate his packed lunch quickly.
6
Complete each sentence with the best conjunction from the box below.
Word bank: when | if | that | although
(a)___ the bell rings, everyone lines up outside the hall.(1)
(b)You may borrow my ruler ___ you promise to look after it.(1)
(c)The coach explained ___ the match had been moved to Saturday.(1)
(d)___ the forecast said rain, the picnic went ahead as planned.(1)
(e)Maya whispered ___ she had left her homework at home.(1)
7
Join each pair of sentences into one sentence, using the conjunction shown in brackets. Add a comma if your sentence begins with the conjunction.
(a)(when) The rain stopped. Nadia rode her bike outside.(2)
(b)(if) You practise your spellings every night. You will find the test easier.(2)
(c)(that) The teacher announced. The school trip was postponed.(2)
(d)(although) The queue for lunch was very long. The children did not complain.(2)
8
Rewrite each sentence below, moving the underlined clause to the front of the sentence and adding a comma in the correct place.
(a)The playground was closed when the ice appeared overnight.(2)
(b)The children wore sun hats if the weather turned hot.(2)
9
Read the passage below about Sports Day, then choose the best conjunction from the box to complete each numbered gap.
Word bank: when | if | that | although
On Sports Day morning, the children lined up on the field _____(a)_____ the whistle finally blew. Miss Grant told the class _____(b)_____ the running track was still a little wet from the morning rain. _____(c)_____ the ground was slippery in places, the races went ahead exactly as planned. Tom leaned over and whispered to Priya _____(d)_____ he was nervous about the sack race. _____(e)_____ everybody tried their hardest, the whole class would win the attendance shield at the end of the day.
(a)Gap (a): '...lined up on the field _____ the whistle finally blew.'(1)
(b)Gap (b): 'Miss Grant told the class _____ the running track was still a little wet...'(1)
(c)Gap (c): '_____ the ground was slippery in places, the races went ahead exactly as planned.'(1)
(d)Gap (d): 'Tom leaned over and whispered to Priya _____ he was nervous about the sack race.'(1)
(e)Gap (e): '_____ everybody tried their hardest, the whole class would win the attendance shield...'(1)
10
The bus left ___ everyone was safely on board. Circle the better conjunction below, then explain your choice in one sentence.
  • when
  • if
11
Each sentence below uses the wrong conjunction from the box. Find the mistake and rewrite the sentence with the correct conjunction.
Word bank: when | if | that | although
(a)The children cheered when the parade had already finished.(1)
(b)Josh explained if he had lost his library book.(1)
(c)Although you tidy your bedroom, you may go out to play.(1)
(d)The bus left that the doors closed.(1)
12
The paragraph below contains three conjunction errors. Find each one and write the whole paragraph out correctly.

The children planted the seeds although the soil was warm and ready for spring. Miss Grant reminded everyone if they should water the trays every morning before class started. If nobody watered the seedlings for a whole week, tiny green shoots still appeared by the following Monday, which surprised the whole class.
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13
Rewrite each sentence below, adding the missing comma after the fronted conjunction clause.
(a)Although the rain was heavy the football match still went ahead.(1)
(b)When the final bell rang the children cheered loudly.(1)
14
Write one sentence of your own for each conjunction below. Remember to add a comma if the conjunction begins your sentence.
(a)when(1)
(b)if(1)
(c)that(1)
(d)although(1)
15
Complete each sentence below in your own words, making sure your ending matches the meaning of the conjunction.
(a)Although the weather was very cold, ___(1)
(b)I will tidy my bedroom if ___(1)
(c)The teacher explained that ___(1)
(d)Everyone cheered when ___(1)
16
Write a short paragraph (four to six sentences) about a class event of your own choosing, for example a sports day, a school trip or a rainy indoor break time. Use at least three different conjunctions from the word bank below, and remember to add a comma when a conjunction starts your sentence.

Word bank:
| when | if | that | although |
|---|---|---|---|
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