Printable worksheet for practicing 'But' and 'Or' conjunctions with sentence completion exercises.

The task involves filling in the blanks with either "but" or "or", depending on the context of each sentence. Here's a breakdown of how to solve each problem, along with the correct answers:

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Instructions for Choosing "But" or "Or":

1. "But" is used to show contrast or exception. It indicates that something unexpected or different happens despite what was stated before.
- Example: "I wanted to play at the park, but mum took me shopping."

2. "Or" is used to present alternatives or choices. It indicates that one option or the other can be chosen.
- Example: "Would you like an apple or a banana?"

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Solutions:

#### Section 1: 'But' and 'Or' Conjunctions
1. Tonight I will watch TV _______ read a book.
- Context: This sentence presents two possible activities (watching TV or reading a book).
- Answer: or

2. I'm not a very fast runner _______ I managed to win the race.
- Context: The sentence shows a contrast between being a slow runner and winning the race.
- Answer: but

3. Should I wear the red jumper _______ the blue jumper?
- Context: This sentence asks for a choice between two jumpers.
- Answer: or

4. I like the red jumper _______ the blue one suits you better.
- Context: There is a contrast between the speaker's preference and what suits the listener better.
- Answer: but

5. I wanted to play at the park _______ mum took me shopping.
- Context: The sentence shows a contrast between the speaker's desire to play and what actually happened.
- Answer: but

6. I wanted to play at the park _______ go swimming.
- Context: This sentence presents two alternative activities.
- Answer: or

7. Would you like an apple _______ bananas?
- Context: This sentence offers a choice between two fruits.
- Answer: or

8. I wanted an apple _______ there were only bananas.
- Context: The sentence shows a contrast between the speaker's desire and the reality.
- Answer: but

9. Goldilocks tried the porridge _______ it was too hot.
- Context: The sentence shows a contrast between trying the porridge and finding it too hot.
- Answer: but

10. I want to watch a funny film _______ an action film.
- Context: This sentence presents two alternative types of films.
- Answer: or

11. I have to choose the chocolate _______ lemon cake.
- Context: This sentence presents a choice between two cakes.
- Answer: or

12. I like playing games _______ I also like to read.
- Context: This sentence shows a contrast between two interests.
- Answer: but

13. He tried to run a bath _______ there was no hot water.
- Context: The sentence shows a contrast between attempting to run a bath and the obstacle (no hot water).
- Answer: but

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#### Section 2: 'But' and 'Or' Conjunctions
14. I thought I would suffer _______ read a book.
- Context: This sentence presents two contrasting actions.
- Answer: but

15. I'm a very fast runner _______ I managed to win the race.
- Context: The sentence shows a logical connection rather than a contrast.
- Answer: and

16. Should I wear the red jumper _______ the blue one suits you better?
- Context: This sentence presents a choice between two jumpers.
- Answer: or

17. I like the red jumper _______ the blue one suits you better.
- Context: The sentence shows a contrast between the speaker's preference and what suits the listener better.
- Answer: but

18. I wanted to play at the park _______ mum took me shopping.
- Context: The sentence shows a contrast between the speaker's desire and what actually happened.
- Answer: but

19. Would you like some apples _______ bananas?
- Context: This sentence offers a choice between two fruits.
- Answer: or

20. I wanted an apple _______ there were only bananas.
- Context: The sentence shows a contrast between the speaker's desire and the reality.
- Answer: but

21. Goldilocks tried the porridge _______ it was too hot.
- Context: The sentence shows a contrast between trying the porridge and finding it too hot.
- Answer: but

22. I want to watch a funny film _______ an action film.
- Context: This sentence presents two alternative types of films.
- Answer: or

23. I have to choose the chocolate _______ lemon cake.
- Context: This sentence presents a choice between two cakes.
- Answer: or

24. I like playing games _______ I also like to read.
- Context: This sentence shows a contrast between two interests.
- Answer: but

25. He tried to run a bath _______ there was no hot water.
- Context: The sentence shows a contrast between attempting to run a bath and the obstacle (no hot water).
- Answer: but

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Final Answers:

1. or
2. but
3. or
4. but
5. but
6. or
7. or
8. but
9. but
10. or
11. or
12. but
13. but
14. but
15. and
16. or
17. but
18. but
19. or
20. but
21. but
22. or
23. or
24. but
25. but

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Boxed Final Answer:

\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. \text{or} & 14. \text{but} \\
2. \text{but} & 15. \text{and} \\
3. \text{or} & 16. \text{or} \\
4. \text{but} & 17. \text{but} \\
5. \text{but} & 18. \text{but} \\
6. \text{or} & 19. \text{or} \\
7. \text{or} & 20. \text{but} \\
8. \text{but} & 21. \text{but} \\
9. \text{but} & 22. \text{or} \\
10. \text{or} & 23. \text{or} \\
11. \text{or} & 24. \text{but} \\
12. \text{but} & 25. \text{but} \\
13. \text{but} &
\end{array}
}