Join and Build: Combining Ideas with “and” for Class 1

This Class 1 worksheet introduces young learners to joining words, with a special focus on the conjunction “and.” Children learn how “and” helps combine two actions or ideas into a smooth, complete sentence. Using simple, familiar subjects and everyday activities, this worksheet builds early grammar confidence while strengthening sentence sense.

Students practise joining ideas through guided rewriting, multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blank tasks, and short paragraph prompts. The exercises use clear examples like “Raina reads a book and Kaveri draws” or “The boy runs and the girl laughs,” helping children understand how two related ideas can be linked neatly using “and.” This worksheet supports early writing fluency and encourages children to express connected thoughts naturally.

Why “and” Matters in Grammar?

Joining words help children build clearer and longer sentences. For Class 1 learners, this topic is important because:
1. “And” helps connect two related ideas smoothly.
2. It develops early writing and storytelling skills.
3. It teaches how actions can be combined in one complete sentence.
4. It strengthens sentence structure and overall expression.

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

🧠 Exercise 1 – Combine with “and” 
Children rewrite pairs of ideas as one sentence using “and,” such as joining reading with drawing, feeding with cleaning, or singing with dancing.

✏️ Exercise 2 – Choose the Correct Joined Sentence 
Students pick the properly joined sentence using “and” from three options.

📚 Exercise 3 – Rewrite with “and” 
Learners rewrite sentences like “Riya reads a book she draws a picture” using “and” to make a correct joined sentence.

📝 Exercise 4 – Fill in the Blanks in a Passage 
A short story about Riya’s morning routine requires joining words that connect ideas using “and.”

✍️ Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing 
Children write a short paragraph using at least three well-joined sentences with “and.”

ANSWER KEY (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – Combine Using “and”
1. Raina reads a book and Kaveri draws. 
2. Ravindra kicks the ball and he runs fast. 
3. Leela feeds the dog and she cleans the bowl. 
4. Meenakshi writes a card and gives it to Dadi. 
5. Mohini eats idli and drinks milk. 
6. Asha sings at home and dances later. 
7. Tara waters plants and she sweeps the yard. 
8. Dev packs his bag and waits outside. 
9. Kabir plays cricket and smiles happily. 
10. Aditya buys fruit and carries the bag.

Exercise 2 – MCQ Answers
1. c) Risha reads and Kabir draws. 
2. b) It is raining and children are playing. 
3. a) The bus arrives and children line up. 
4. b) Amma cooks and Appa cleans. 
5. a) The boy runs and the girl laughs. 
6. a) The teacher speaks and the class listens. 
7. a) The dog barks and the cat hides. 
8. c) The lights come and fans start. 
9. a) Birds fly and the sun rises. 
10. b) The players run and the crowd cheers.

Exercise 3 – Rewrite Using “and”
1. Riya reads a book and she draws a picture. 
2. Asha sings a song and she smiles at us. 
3. Meera washes dishes and listens to music. 
4. Kabir plays cricket and does not drink water. 
5. Ravi packs his bag and waits near the gate. 
6. Tara waters plants and she talks to them. 
7. Leela feeds the cat and closes the door. 
8. Arav buys fruit and puts it on the table. 
9. Dev cleans his desk and keeps his books. 
10. Mira writes a card and gives it to Dadi.

Exercise 4 – Fill in the Blanks 
Answer for the blanks – and

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing 
Riya wakes up early and brushes her teeth. She eats her breakfast and talks to her mother. Later, she reads a storybook and draws a picture. Riya plays with her brother and laughs happily. She enjoys her day and feels excited for tomorrow.

Help your young learner build confident early-writing skills with this engaging Class 1 worksheet focused on combining ideas using “and”! 
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