Task Overview:
The task involves identifying the correct conjunction (`and`, `or`, `but`) to complete each sentence. The worksheet focuses on using the conjunction
"but", which is used to join sentences and indicate a contrast or exception.
Solution with Explanation:
#### 1. Sonia (and, but) I were hiding behind the wooden door.
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Explanation: Here, there is no contrast between Sonia and "I." Both are hiding together, so the relationship is additive.
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Correct Answer:
and
#### 2. Word problems were hard (or, but) the sums were easy.
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Explanation: There is a contrast between word problems being hard and sums being easy. This indicates a contrasting situation.
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Correct Answer:
but
#### 3. The flower was red (and, but) pink.
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Explanation: The flower can be both red and pink at the same time, indicating an additive relationship.
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Correct Answer:
and
#### 4. I had thick pan pizza (and, but) wedges.
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Explanation: There is no contrast here; the person had both thick pan pizza and wedges, indicating an additive relationship.
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Correct Answer:
and
#### 5. I play baseball on Saturday (or, but) basketball on Sunday.
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Explanation: The choice of sport changes from Saturday to Sunday, indicating an alternative or choice.
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Correct Answer:
or
#### 6. Umar likes hot (and, but) sour soup.
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Explanation: There is no contrast here; Umar likes both hot and sour soup, indicating an additive relationship.
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Correct Answer:
and
#### 7. The schools are closed on Saturday (and, but) Sunday.
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Explanation: Schools being closed on both Saturday and Sunday indicates an additive relationship.
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Correct Answer:
and
#### 8. Jenna joined in March (or, but) I joined in August.
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Explanation: There is a contrast in the timing of when Jenna and "I" joined. This indicates a contrasting situation.
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Correct Answer:
but
#### 9. Winters are cold (or, but) summers are hot.
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Explanation: There is a contrast between the characteristics of winters and summers.
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Correct Answer:
but
#### 10. The bed was old (or, but) the sheets were new.
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Explanation: There is a contrast between the old bed and the new sheets.
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Correct Answer:
but
#### 11. Joey (and, but) Brad were busy tonight.
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Explanation: There is no contrast here; both Joey and Brad were busy, indicating an additive relationship.
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Correct Answer:
and
#### 12. Mangoes (and, but) bananas are yellow.
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Explanation: Both mangoes and bananas can be yellow, indicating an additive relationship.
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Correct Answer:
and
Final Answers:
1.
and
2.
but
3.
and
4.
and
5.
or
6.
and
7.
and
8.
but
9.
but
10.
but
11.
and
12.
and
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. and, 2. but, 3. and, 4. and, 5. or, 6. and, 7. and, 8. but, 9. but, 10. but, 11. and, 12. and}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of and but or worksheet.
