Class 1 Writing Worksheet on And But Sentences
Class 1 Writing Worksheet on And But Sentences
Join Ideas, Show Difference: Using And & But in Sentences for Grade 1
This Grade 1 writing worksheet helps young learners understand how to join ideas using the conjunctions “and” and “but” through clear, structured sentence-writing activities. The topic focuses on building longer sentences while teaching children how to add information or show contrast in a simple, age-appropriate way.
Designed for early writers, this worksheet strengthens sentence formation, logical thinking, and clarity of expression. Through everyday examples, polite thank-you notes, labeling diagrams, and character descriptions, students practise using “and” to connect ideas and “but” to show differences in meaning.
Why And and But Matter in Grammar?
Learning conjunctions helps Grade 1 learners move beyond very short sentences.
1. “And” is used to add ideas or list items.
2. “But” is used to show contrast or difference.
3. These words improve sentence flow and meaning.
4. They support better writing in stories and daily communication.
What’s Inside This Worksheet?
This worksheet includes five grammar-rich writing activities:
✏️ Exercise 1 – Writing Sentences Using “And”
Students write one sentence using “and” to join two related words or ideas.
🔄 Exercise 2 – Writing Sentences Using “But”
Learners write one sentence using “but” to join two ideas that show contrast.
💌 Exercise 3 – Writing Short Thank-You Notes
Students write polite thank-you notes using “and” or “but,” building manners and sentence confidence.
🧩 Exercise 4 – Writing Labels for Parts of a Diagram
Learners look at diagrams (tree, human body, car) and write labels using “and” to join parts.
🧍 Exercise 5 – Describe a Character Using And or But
Students observe pictures and write one descriptive sentence using either “and” or “but.”
ANSWER KEY
Exercise 1 – Sentences Using “And”
(Answers may vary)
1. I have a pen and a pencil.
2. The cat and the dog are playing.
3. I like apple and banana.
4. I have a red bag and a blue bottle.
5. I can sing and dance.
6. I like to run and play.
7. I have a ball and a bat.
8. I carry a book and a bag.
9. I wear a shirt and shoes.
10. I see a car and a bus.
Exercise 2 – Sentences Using “But”
(Answers may vary)
1. I want to play but I am tired.
2. It is sunny but cold.
3. I like milk but I do not like tea.
4. The boy is small but strong.
5. This is an old toy but it works.
6. I run fast but fall down.
7. She is happy but crying.
8. He is tall but slow.
9. I am hungry but I have no lunch.
10. It is raining but I want to go out.
Exercise 3 – Thank-You Notes
(Answers may vary)
1. Thank you for the birthday gift and the card.
2. Thank you for the toy and chocolates.
3. Thank you for the simple gift but lots of love.
4. Thank you for your help and support.
5. Thank you for a little help but great care.
6. Thank you for a short visit but happy time.
Exercise 4 – Labels Using “And”
(Answers grouped)
Tree – roots and trunk
Human Body – head and hands
Car – wheels and doors
Exercise 5 – Describe the Character
(Answers may vary)
1. She is smiling and looks happy.
2. He is strong and brave.
3. The boy is running but looks tired.
This worksheet is ideal for classroom grammar lessons, home practice, or guided writing sessions that help children write clearer and more meaningful sentences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Children learn how to join two ideas correctly, understand contrast versus addition, and improve sentence flow in Class 1 grammar worksheets
And is used to add similar ideas, while but is used to show a difference, which helps children avoid confusion when forming sentences in English worksheets
They build early grammar foundations by teaching sentence expansion, logical thinking, and correct conjunction usage for young learners
