To solve this problem, we need to fill in the blanks with either "and" or "but" based on the context of each sentence. Here's the explanation and solution for each sentence:
Rules:
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"And" is used to connect two ideas that are similar or go together.
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"But" is used to show a contrast or difference between two ideas.
Solutions:
1.
Amir can swim _______ skip.
- Amir can do both swimming and skipping. These are similar activities.
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Answer: and
2.
My father can ride a bike _______ he can’t ride a horse.
- The sentence shows a contrast: he can ride a bike but not a horse.
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Answer: but
3.
My friend can dance _______ she can’t sing.
- The sentence shows a contrast: she can dance but not sing.
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Answer: but
4.
Erina can touch her toes _______ jump up high.
- Erina can do both touching her toes and jumping up high. These are similar abilities.
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Answer: and
5.
I can cook _______ I can’t bake cookies.
- The sentence shows a contrast: you can cook but not bake cookies.
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Answer: but
6.
Upin can play the guitar _______ play the piano.
- Upin can do both playing the guitar and playing the piano. These are similar skills.
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Answer: and
7.
Nana can stand on one leg _______ she can’t skip.
- The sentence shows a contrast: Nana can stand on one leg but cannot skip.
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Answer: but
8.
My sister can speak Spanish _______ she can’t speak Korean.
- The sentence shows a contrast: she can speak Spanish but not Korean.
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Answer: but
9.
Mei Mei can crawl _______ she can’t fly.
- The sentence shows a contrast: Mei Mei can crawl but cannot fly.
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Answer: but
10.
Ipin can run fast _______ dance hip hop.
- Ipin can do both running fast and dancing hip hop. These are similar abilities.
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Answer: and
Final Answers:
1.
and
2.
but
3.
but
4.
and
5.
but
6.
and
7.
but
8.
but
9.
but
10.
and
Completed Sentences:
1. Amir can swim
and skip.
2. My father can ride a bike
but he can’t ride a horse.
3. My friend can dance
but she can’t sing.
4. Erina can touch her toes
and jump up high.
5. I can cook
but I can’t bake cookies.
6. Upin can play the guitar
and play the piano.
7. Nana can stand on one leg
but she can’t skip.
8. My sister can speak Spanish
but she can’t speak Korean.
9. Mei Mei can crawl
but she can’t fly.
10. Ipin can run fast
and dance hip hop.
Final Answer:
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of and but or worksheet.