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 pupils 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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Set 1 has all 25 in a single PDF. All 25 sets ask different questions.

Because, And, But

L.1.6

NameDate

Tick the right answer.

1.Which word means the opposite of "swift"?

A.awkward
B.sluggish
C.save

2.Which word means the opposite of "peer"?

A.roam
B.inquisitive
C.glance

3.Which word means the opposite of "shabby"?

A.solid
B.squint
C.smart

4.Which word means the opposite of "wander"?

A.hurry
B.squint
C.save

5.Which word means the opposite of "sturdy"?

A.save
B.thrilled
C.flimsy

6.Which word means the opposite of "exhausted"?

A.rapid
B.soaked
C.energetic

7.Which word means the opposite of "rescue"?

A.collect
B.abandon
C.quiet

8.Which word means the opposite of "startled"?

A.calm
B.aged
C.brittle

LessonPrint · L.1.6 · Set 25 · free to copy for classroom use

Answer key — Because, And, But

Set 25. Prints on its own sheet.

1.sluggish
2.glance
3.smart
4.hurry
5.flimsy
6.energetic
7.abandon
8.calm

More practice for L.1.6

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

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