To solve this problem, we need to fill in the blanks with either "and" or "but" based on the relationship between the two parts of each sentence. Here's the explanation and solution for each sentence:
1. The pen is small _______ light.
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Explanation: "Small" and "light" are both positive attributes that describe the pen. They are connected in a way that shows similarity or addition.
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Answer:
and
2. The metal ball is small _______ heavy.
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Explanation: "Small" and "heavy" are contrasting attributes. A metal ball can be small but still heavy, so this requires a contrastive conjunction.
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Answer:
but
3. My shoes are clean _______ yours are dirty.
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Explanation: "Clean" and "dirty" are opposite attributes. This sentence contrasts the condition of my shoes with yours, so it requires a contrastive conjunction.
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Answer:
but
4. John is fat _______ heavy.
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Explanation: "Fat" and "heavy" are related attributes that describe John. They are connected in a way that shows similarity or addition.
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Answer:
and
5. Chicken have wings _______ they cannot fly.
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Explanation: Chickens having wings and not being able to fly are contrasting facts. This requires a contrastive conjunction.
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Answer:
but
6. His uncle is big _______ strong.
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Explanation: "Big" and "strong" are both positive attributes that describe his uncle. They are connected in a way that shows similarity or addition.
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Answer:
and
7. This car is yours _______ that one is not.
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Explanation: The ownership of the cars is being compared, and there is a contrast between the two cars. This requires a contrastive conjunction.
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Answer:
but
8. I want to go to the party _______ I am tired.
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Explanation: Wanting to go to the party and being tired are contrasting ideas. This requires a contrastive conjunction.
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Answer:
but
9. Sam likes apples _______ pears.
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Explanation: "Apples" and "pears" are two different things that Sam likes. This shows an additive relationship.
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Answer:
and
10. Mary is tall _______ her sister is short.
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Explanation: "Tall" and "short" are contrasting attributes. This sentence contrasts Mary's height with her sister's height, so it requires a contrastive conjunction.
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Answer:
but
Final Answer:
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Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{and, but, but, and, but, and, but, but, and, but}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of and but or worksheet.
