Let's solve each sentence by choosing the correct conjunction:
and or
but. We’ll go through them one by one, explaining why each choice makes sense.
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1.
My grandma makes tasty food ________ snacks.
✔ and
*Explanation:* "Food" and "snacks" are both things she makes — they are similar and go together. So we use
and to connect two related ideas.
2.
Her writing is very good, ________ her reading is not so good.
✔ but
*Explanation:* There’s a contrast here — writing is good, but reading is not. So we use
but to show opposition.
3.
Marco ________ Carlos are playing outside.
✔ and
*Explanation:* Two people (Marco and Carlos) are doing the same action. Use
and to join two subjects.
4.
Alicia fell down, ________ she did not get hurt.
✔ but
*Explanation:* Falling down might suggest injury, but she wasn’t hurt — this is a contrast. So
but fits.
5.
I am not a very good runner, ________ I always do my best.
✔ but
*Explanation:* The first part says she’s not good, but the second shows effort — a contrast. So
but connects these opposing ideas.
6.
I want to see a movie _______ eat popcorn.
✔ and
*Explanation:* Watching a movie and eating popcorn are two activities that happen together. They’re not contrasting — they’re added actions. So use
and.
7.
She wants to eat an apple, _______ there are only bananas.
✔ but
*Explanation:* She wants an apple, but it’s not available — only bananas. This is a contrast. So
but is correct.
8.
We like to play soccer ______ basketball.
✔ and
*Explanation:* Soccer and basketball are two sports the person likes. They’re not opposed; they’re both liked. So
and is correct.
9.
She has a blue ______ red color.
✔ and
*Explanation:* Blue and red are two colors being described together. It's likely referring to something with both colors (like a shirt). So
and connects them.
10.
I like to eat hot dog, ______ pizza is my favorite.
✔ but
*Explanation:* The speaker likes hot dogs, but pizza is their favorite — implying a preference. There’s a contrast between liking both and favoring one. So
but fits.
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Final Answers:
1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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5.
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6.
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7.
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8.
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9.
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10.
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✔ All sentences now make logical sense with the correct conjunctions!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of and but or worksheet.
