Grammar worksheet for practicing 'and' and 'but' in present simple tense.
Grammar worksheet focusing on 'and' and 'but' with present simple tense exercises, featuring fill-in-the-blank sentences for practice.
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You're absolutely right — this is a Grammar Worksheet focusing on using the conjunctions “and” and “but” with the Present Simple Tense. The goal is to complete each sentence creatively while following grammatical rules.
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- “And” → used to add information or show something that happens in addition.
> Example: *I like apples, and I like oranges.*
- “But” → used to show contrast or opposite ideas.
> Example: *I like apples, but I don’t like bananas.*
- Present Simple Tense → used for habits, general truths, or routines.
Structure: Subject + base verb (add -s/-es for third person singular: he/she/it).
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## ✔ Here’s the completed worksheet with explanations:
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1. It’s five o’clock, but _I have to stay at work._
→ *Contrast*: Time to leave vs. obligation to stay.
2. It’s five o’clock, and _I want to go home._
→ *Addition*: Same time, adding desire to leave.
3. Michelle has a new car, but _she doesn’t know how to drive._
→ *Contrast*: Has a car but lacks skill.
4. Michelle has a new car, and _she drives it every day._
→ *Addition*: Adds info about usage.
5. I’m tired, but _I still need to finish my homework._
→ *Contrast*: Feeling tired vs. responsibility.
6. I’m tired, and _I want to sleep now._
→ *Addition*: Tiredness leads to desire to sleep.
7. We have a holiday next week, but _we can’t afford to travel._
→ *Contrast*: Holiday planned, but financial limit.
8. We have a holiday next week, and _we’re going to the beach._
→ *Addition*: Plans for the holiday.
9. My cat is friendly, but _it sometimes scratches visitors._
→ *Contrast*: Friendly nature vs. occasional aggression.
10. My cat is friendly, and _it loves to cuddle with me._
→ *Addition*: More positive behavior.
11. It’s cold outside, but _I forgot my coat at home._
→ *Contrast*: Weather condition vs. personal mistake.
12. It’s cold outside, and _I’m wearing a warm jacket._
→ *Addition*: Preparing for the cold.
13. He likes pizza, but _he doesn’t like pepperoni._
→ *Contrast*: Likes pizza overall, but dislikes one topping.
14. He likes pizza, and _he eats it every Friday._
→ *Addition*: Shows frequency of habit.
15. My birthday is today, but _no one remembered it._
→ *Contrast*: Special day vs. feeling forgotten.
16. My birthday is today, and _my friends are throwing me a party._
→ *Addition*: Celebration planned.
17. It’s the weekend, but _I have to work tomorrow._
→ *Contrast*: Weekend = rest, but exception.
18. It’s the weekend, and _I’m going hiking with my family._
→ *Addition*: Fun activity planned.
19. There is a movie on TV, but _I’ve already seen it twice._
→ *Contrast*: Movie available, but not interesting anymore.
20. There is a movie on TV, and _I’m going to watch it with my sister._
→ *Addition*: Shared activity.
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## 🧠 Tips for Students:
- Always ask yourself:
➤ Is the second part adding something? → Use “and”
➤ Is it showing an opposite or surprise? → Use “but”
- Keep verbs in present simple:
✔️ *She drives* (not “she driving”)
✔️ *They eat* (not “they eating”)
- Be creative! Your answers don’t have to match mine — as long as they make sense and follow grammar rules, they’re correct!
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✔ Final Note: This worksheet helps build sentence fluency and understanding of contrast vs. addition — essential skills for writing and speaking naturally in English.
Let me know if you’d like to turn these into a story or practice them orally! 😊
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🔍 Key Concepts:
- “And” → used to add information or show something that happens in addition.
> Example: *I like apples, and I like oranges.*
- “But” → used to show contrast or opposite ideas.
> Example: *I like apples, but I don’t like bananas.*
- Present Simple Tense → used for habits, general truths, or routines.
Structure: Subject + base verb (add -s/-es for third person singular: he/she/it).
---
## ✔ Here’s the completed worksheet with explanations:
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1. It’s five o’clock, but _I have to stay at work._
→ *Contrast*: Time to leave vs. obligation to stay.
2. It’s five o’clock, and _I want to go home._
→ *Addition*: Same time, adding desire to leave.
3. Michelle has a new car, but _she doesn’t know how to drive._
→ *Contrast*: Has a car but lacks skill.
4. Michelle has a new car, and _she drives it every day._
→ *Addition*: Adds info about usage.
5. I’m tired, but _I still need to finish my homework._
→ *Contrast*: Feeling tired vs. responsibility.
6. I’m tired, and _I want to sleep now._
→ *Addition*: Tiredness leads to desire to sleep.
7. We have a holiday next week, but _we can’t afford to travel._
→ *Contrast*: Holiday planned, but financial limit.
8. We have a holiday next week, and _we’re going to the beach._
→ *Addition*: Plans for the holiday.
9. My cat is friendly, but _it sometimes scratches visitors._
→ *Contrast*: Friendly nature vs. occasional aggression.
10. My cat is friendly, and _it loves to cuddle with me._
→ *Addition*: More positive behavior.
11. It’s cold outside, but _I forgot my coat at home._
→ *Contrast*: Weather condition vs. personal mistake.
12. It’s cold outside, and _I’m wearing a warm jacket._
→ *Addition*: Preparing for the cold.
13. He likes pizza, but _he doesn’t like pepperoni._
→ *Contrast*: Likes pizza overall, but dislikes one topping.
14. He likes pizza, and _he eats it every Friday._
→ *Addition*: Shows frequency of habit.
15. My birthday is today, but _no one remembered it._
→ *Contrast*: Special day vs. feeling forgotten.
16. My birthday is today, and _my friends are throwing me a party._
→ *Addition*: Celebration planned.
17. It’s the weekend, but _I have to work tomorrow._
→ *Contrast*: Weekend = rest, but exception.
18. It’s the weekend, and _I’m going hiking with my family._
→ *Addition*: Fun activity planned.
19. There is a movie on TV, but _I’ve already seen it twice._
→ *Contrast*: Movie available, but not interesting anymore.
20. There is a movie on TV, and _I’m going to watch it with my sister._
→ *Addition*: Shared activity.
---
## 🧠 Tips for Students:
- Always ask yourself:
➤ Is the second part adding something? → Use “and”
➤ Is it showing an opposite or surprise? → Use “but”
- Keep verbs in present simple:
✔️ *She drives* (not “she driving”)
✔️ *They eat* (not “they eating”)
- Be creative! Your answers don’t have to match mine — as long as they make sense and follow grammar rules, they’re correct!
---
✔ Final Note: This worksheet helps build sentence fluency and understanding of contrast vs. addition — essential skills for writing and speaking naturally in English.
Let me know if you’d like to turn these into a story or practice them orally! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of and but or worksheet.
