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Q1) Circle the conjunction in each sentence.

Conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses. Common conjunctions include: *and, but, or, so, because*, etc.

Let’s identify the conjunction in each sentence:

1. My favourite colors are red and white.
→ The conjunction is and.
✔ Circle: and

2. I did it because I was angry.
→ The word because connects the two clauses ("I did it" and "I was angry").
✔ Circle: because

3. Would you like tea or coffee?
→ The word or connects two choices.
✔ Circle: or

4. The store was closed, so I went home.
→ The word so shows result/consequence.
✔ Circle: so

5. I don’t like art, but I have to finish it.
→ The word but shows contrast.
✔ Circle: but

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Q2) Complete the sentences with the correct conjunction.

We are given four options: and, but, or, so

Let’s analyze each sentence:

1. My mom ________ dad took me to the movies.
→ We’re connecting two people (mom and dad) who both did something together.
→ Use and to join them.
✔ Answer: and

2. John must study, ________ else he will not pass the test.
→ This is a warning: if he doesn’t study, there will be a negative result.
→ The phrase “else” suggests a consequence. But we need a conjunction before “else”.
→ The correct conjunction here is or, as in: “study or else…”
✔ Answer: or

3. David ran fast, ________ he still did not win the race.
→ There’s a contrast: even though he ran fast, he didn’t win.
→ Use but to show contrast.
✔ Answer: but

4. My favourite sports are basketball ________ soccer.
→ Two sports listed as favorites. They are joined together.
→ Use and to connect them.
✔ Answer: and

5. Larry plays tennis ________ golf.
→ Again, two activities. He plays both.
→ Use and.
✔ Answer: and

> Note: Some might think "or" could work here, but since it says "plays tennis ______ golf", it implies he does both. So and is more appropriate unless the sentence implies a choice.

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✔ Final Answers:

#### Q1 – Circle the conjunction:
1. and
2. because
3. or
4. so
5. but

#### Q2 – Fill in the blanks:
1. My mom and dad took me to the movies.
2. John must study, or else he will not pass the test.
3. David ran fast, but he still did not win the race.
4. My favourite sports are basketball and soccer.
5. Larry plays tennis and golf.

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🔍 Explanation Summary:

- Conjunctions link parts of a sentence.
- And: adds ideas (joining similar things).
- But: shows contrast.
- Or: presents choices.
- So: shows result or consequence.
- Because: shows reason (though not in the Q2 list).

This worksheet helps students recognize and use common coordinating conjunctions correctly.

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