Combine with Conjunctions

This worksheet helps students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 improve sentence fluency and grammatical accuracy by combining short, choppy sentences into clear, cohesive ones using the correct conjunctions. As learners decide whether a coordinating conjunction or a subordinating conjunction best fits each pair, they strengthen their understanding of clause relationships and how meaning is shaped in writing.

Learning Goals

• Conventions of Standard English: Conjunction Use (Grades 5-7) – Students apply coordinating and subordinating conjunctions correctly.
• Combining and Expanding Sentences – Learners transform simple sentences into more complex, fluent structures.
• Sentence Structure and Clause Relationships – Students recognize when ideas are equal and when one depends on another.
• Writing for Fluency and Clarity – The activity reinforces smoother sentence flow and clearer communication.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Aligned with upper-elementary and middle school ELA grammar and writing standards.
• Context-Based Sentences – School-day scenarios make practice relatable and meaningful.
• Decision-Making Focus – Students must think critically about which type of conjunction best fits each situation.
• Improves Writing Quality – Reduces choppy writing and promotes more mature sentence construction.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for grammar lessons, writing workshops, independent practice, or revision activities.

This sentence-combining worksheet supports grammar mastery, sentence fluency, and logical thinking. By choosing the right conjunction to connect ideas, students gain confidence writing smoother, more effective sentences. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool language arts setting, this printable provides focused, no-prep practice that strengthens both grammatical understanding and overall writing clarity.

This worksheet is part of our Coordinating vs. Subordinating Conjunctions Worksheets collection.