Conjunctions worksheet focusing on "but" and "and" with exercises and illustrations.
A colorful educational worksheet titled "Conjunctions: But And" with 15 fill-in-the-blank sentences using the conjunctions "but" and "and," featuring small illustrations and a decorative border.
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The worksheet is focused on teaching the use of conjunctions, specifically "but" and "and", in English sentences. The task requires students to fill in the blanks with the correct conjunction — either "but" (used to show contrast) or "and" (used to add information or show sequence).
Let’s go through each sentence one by one, determine the correct conjunction, and explain why.
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- Correct answer: but
- Explanation: This sentence contrasts two places: U.A.E. vs. U.S.A. "But" is used to show a contrast or exception.
> ✔ We will visit U.A.E. but not U.S.A.
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- Correct answer: but
- Explanation: There's a contrast between wanting to go and being unable to because tickets are sold out.
> ✔ We wanted to go to the party but all the tickets were already sold.
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- Correct answer: but
- Explanation: Wanting something vs. not having the money — this is a contrast.
> ✔ I wanted to buy a new dress but didn't have enough money.
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- Correct answer: and
- Explanation: Both "hot" and "sunny" describe the weather positively; they are added together.
> ✔ In summer, it is hot and sunny.
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- Note: There's a typo — “tow” should be “two”. But we'll focus on the conjunction.
- Correct answer: and
- Explanation: "Black and white" is a compound adjective describing the film.
> ✔ It's a two-colours black and white film.
> *(Note: Better phrasing would be "It's a black and white film.")*
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- Correct answer: but
- Explanation: Contradiction — the test was easy, yet the person failed.
> ✔ It was an easy test but I failed.
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- Correct answer: but
- Explanation: Appearance vs. reality — contrast between how the dog looks and what it actually is.
> ✔ The dog looks friendly but he's dangerous.
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- Correct answer: but
- Explanation: Two contrasting traits — fair (just) but unpleasant.
> ✔ He's a fair but unpleasant man.
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- Correct answer: so
- Wait! But the options are only "but" and "and". Let’s check:
- "So" is not listed, so maybe it's meant to be "and"? But that doesn’t make sense logically.
Let’s re-evaluate: "My application was late" → result → "they rejected it." This is cause and effect.
But since only "but" and "and" are allowed, "and" is the best fit here for sequencing events.
> ✔ My application was late and they rejected it.
> *(Though "so" would be more accurate, "and" is acceptable in simple narrative context.)*
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- Correct answer: and
- Explanation: Sequence of events — first the bus stopped, then the boy got off.
> ✔ The bus stopped and the boy got off.
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- Correct answer: and
- Explanation: Two actions done in sequence or together — staying home and watching TV.
> ✔ We stayed at home and watched TV.
*(Note: "a TV" should be "TV" — no article needed.)*
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- Correct answer: but
- Explanation: Contrast — rich but doesn't spend much.
> ✔ He's very rich but he doesn't spend a lot of money.
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- Correct answer: and
- Explanation: Cause-effect relationship, but both parts are connected as facts. "And" links the two related ideas.
> ✔ It was a very long day and I was tired by the end of it.
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- Correct answer: and
- Explanation: Two actions: tried hard and succeeded. They are linked in sequence.
> ✔ She tried hard and managed to do it.
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- Correct answer: but
- Explanation: Contrast — didn't like it, but still agreed. Shows contradiction.
> ✔ I didn't like the idea but agreed to do it.
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| No. | Sentence | Correct Conjunction |
|-----|---------|----------------------|
| 1 | We will visit U.A.E. ______ not U.S.A. | but |
| 2 | We wanted to go to the party ______ all the tickets were already sold. | but |
| 3 | I wanted to buy a new dress ______ didn't have enough money | but |
| 4 | In summer, it is hot ___ sunny. | and |
| 5 | It's an tow colours black ___ white film. | and |
| 6 | It was an easy test ___ I failed. | but |
| 7 | The dog looks friendly ___ he's dangerous. | but |
| 8 | He's a fair ___ unpleasant man. | but |
| 9 | My application was late ___ they rejected it. | and |
| 10 | The bus stopped ______ the boy got off. | and |
| 11 | We stayed at home ______ watched a TV. | and |
| 12 | He's very rich ______ he doesn't spend a lot of money. | but |
| 13 | It was a very long day ___ I was tired by the end of it. | and |
| 14 | She tried hard ___ managed to do it. | and |
| 15 | I didn't like the idea ___ agreed to do it. | but |
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- Use "but" when there is a contrast or opposition between two ideas.
- Use "and" when you are adding information or showing sequence.
This exercise helps learners distinguish between contrasting and additive relationships in English sentences.
Let’s go through each sentence one by one, determine the correct conjunction, and explain why.
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1. We will visit U.A.E. ______ not U.S.A.
- Correct answer: but
- Explanation: This sentence contrasts two places: U.A.E. vs. U.S.A. "But" is used to show a contrast or exception.
> ✔ We will visit U.A.E. but not U.S.A.
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2. We wanted to go to the party ______ all the tickets were already sold.
- Correct answer: but
- Explanation: There's a contrast between wanting to go and being unable to because tickets are sold out.
> ✔ We wanted to go to the party but all the tickets were already sold.
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3. I wanted to buy a new dress ______ didn't have enough money.
- Correct answer: but
- Explanation: Wanting something vs. not having the money — this is a contrast.
> ✔ I wanted to buy a new dress but didn't have enough money.
---
4. In summer, it is hot ___ sunny.
- Correct answer: and
- Explanation: Both "hot" and "sunny" describe the weather positively; they are added together.
> ✔ In summer, it is hot and sunny.
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5. It's an tow colours black ___ white film.
- Note: There's a typo — “tow” should be “two”. But we'll focus on the conjunction.
- Correct answer: and
- Explanation: "Black and white" is a compound adjective describing the film.
> ✔ It's a two-colours black and white film.
> *(Note: Better phrasing would be "It's a black and white film.")*
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6. It was an easy test ___ I failed.
- Correct answer: but
- Explanation: Contradiction — the test was easy, yet the person failed.
> ✔ It was an easy test but I failed.
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7. The dog looks friendly ___ he's dangerous.
- Correct answer: but
- Explanation: Appearance vs. reality — contrast between how the dog looks and what it actually is.
> ✔ The dog looks friendly but he's dangerous.
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8. He's a fair ___ unpleasant man.
- Correct answer: but
- Explanation: Two contrasting traits — fair (just) but unpleasant.
> ✔ He's a fair but unpleasant man.
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9. My application was late ___ they rejected it.
- Correct answer: so
- Wait! But the options are only "but" and "and". Let’s check:
- "So" is not listed, so maybe it's meant to be "and"? But that doesn’t make sense logically.
Let’s re-evaluate: "My application was late" → result → "they rejected it." This is cause and effect.
But since only "but" and "and" are allowed, "and" is the best fit here for sequencing events.
> ✔ My application was late and they rejected it.
> *(Though "so" would be more accurate, "and" is acceptable in simple narrative context.)*
---
10. The bus stopped ______ the boy got off.
- Correct answer: and
- Explanation: Sequence of events — first the bus stopped, then the boy got off.
> ✔ The bus stopped and the boy got off.
---
11. We stayed at home ______ watched a TV.
- Correct answer: and
- Explanation: Two actions done in sequence or together — staying home and watching TV.
> ✔ We stayed at home and watched TV.
*(Note: "a TV" should be "TV" — no article needed.)*
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12. He's very rich ______ he doesn't spend a lot of money.
- Correct answer: but
- Explanation: Contrast — rich but doesn't spend much.
> ✔ He's very rich but he doesn't spend a lot of money.
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13. It was a very long day ___ I was tired by the end of it.
- Correct answer: and
- Explanation: Cause-effect relationship, but both parts are connected as facts. "And" links the two related ideas.
> ✔ It was a very long day and I was tired by the end of it.
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14. She tried hard ___ managed to do it.
- Correct answer: and
- Explanation: Two actions: tried hard and succeeded. They are linked in sequence.
> ✔ She tried hard and managed to do it.
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15. I didn't like the idea ___ agreed to do it.
- Correct answer: but
- Explanation: Contrast — didn't like it, but still agreed. Shows contradiction.
> ✔ I didn't like the idea but agreed to do it.
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Final Answers:
| No. | Sentence | Correct Conjunction |
|-----|---------|----------------------|
| 1 | We will visit U.A.E. ______ not U.S.A. | but |
| 2 | We wanted to go to the party ______ all the tickets were already sold. | but |
| 3 | I wanted to buy a new dress ______ didn't have enough money | but |
| 4 | In summer, it is hot ___ sunny. | and |
| 5 | It's an tow colours black ___ white film. | and |
| 6 | It was an easy test ___ I failed. | but |
| 7 | The dog looks friendly ___ he's dangerous. | but |
| 8 | He's a fair ___ unpleasant man. | but |
| 9 | My application was late ___ they rejected it. | and |
| 10 | The bus stopped ______ the boy got off. | and |
| 11 | We stayed at home ______ watched a TV. | and |
| 12 | He's very rich ______ he doesn't spend a lot of money. | but |
| 13 | It was a very long day ___ I was tired by the end of it. | and |
| 14 | She tried hard ___ managed to do it. | and |
| 15 | I didn't like the idea ___ agreed to do it. | but |
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Summary:
- Use "but" when there is a contrast or opposition between two ideas.
- Use "and" when you are adding information or showing sequence.
This exercise helps learners distinguish between contrasting and additive relationships in English sentences.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of and but or worksheet.
