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Because, And, But is a free printable Grade 1 English worksheet on using conjunctions to signal a simple relationship, aligned to Common Core standard L.1.6. It prints 8 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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Because, And, But

L.1.6

NameDate

Choose the word from the box that makes sense.

1.I put on my coat ___ it was cold.

Choose: because · and · but

2.The water was cold, ___ we swam anyway.

Choose: but · and · because

3.Sam has a dog ___ a cat.

Choose: and · because · but

4.Dad took the bus ___ the car would not start.

Choose: because · and · but

5.I ran very fast, ___ I still did not win.

Choose: but · and · because

6.She was happy ___ it was her birthday.

Choose: because · but · and

7.The baby cried ___ he was hungry.

Choose: because · and · but

8.The box was big, ___ it was light.

Choose: but · because · and

LessonPrint · L.1.6 · Set 1 · free to copy for classroom use

Answer key — Because, And, But

Set 1. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.because
  2. 2.but
  3. 3.and
  4. 4.because
  5. 5.but
  6. 6.because
  7. 7.because
  8. 8.but

Questions about Because, And, But

What does the Because, And, But worksheet cover?

It practices using conjunctions to signal a simple relationship — 8 questions for Grade 1, all on Common Core L.1.6: Use new words in your own writing, including joining words like because. The instruction to students is “Choose the word from the box that makes sense”, and the answer key follows on the next sheet.

Which Common Core standard does Because, And, But practice?

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.6 — L.1.6, under Language for Grade 1. The published standard reads: “Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).” The worksheet assesses that standard rather than a paraphrase of it.

What age or grade is this worksheet for?

Because, And, But is written for Grade 1, typically ages 6-7. It is one of the sheets on L.1.6, so it suits any student working at that standard — including older students revisiting it and younger ones working ahead.

Does Because, And, But come with an answer key?

Yes. All 8 answers are generated from the same problems as the questions, so the key cannot drift out of step with the sheet. It starts on a fresh sheet of paper, after the questions, so it is not handed out with the class by accident.

How many different versions of Because, And, But can I print?

25 — one per student, and all 25 ask different questions. Set 1 downloads the whole class as a single PDF. Every version is fixed to its own address, so a sheet printed today holds the same problems when you reopen it next week.

Is Because, And, But free to print and photocopy?

Yes. Because, And, But, its answer key and its 25 versions are free to print and photocopy for your own class, with no account, no email capture and no subscription at the download step. Please do not resell them or republish them as your own.

Is there a lesson plan to teach L.1.6?

Yes — “Using New Words in Your Own Sentences” is a 40-minute Grade 1 plan for L.1.6, timed section by section, with the misconceptions to expect and an exit ticket. Because, And, But is the practice that follows it.

More practice for L.1.6

Use new words in your own writing, including joining words like because.

Teaching this next? Using New Words in Your Own Sentences is the 40-minute plan for it, with the misconceptions to expect.

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Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to L.1.6 of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.