Let’s go through each sentence one by one and pick the best conjunction:
and,
or,
but, or
so.
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1. She says that she loves her dog, _______ she never plays with it.
→ This shows a contrast — she says she loves it, BUT doesn’t play with it.
✔ but
2. You must study for the test, _______ you will fail.
→ If you don’t study, then you’ll fail → this is a result.
✔ so
3. Mum said we must wash the dishes _______ clean our rooms.
→ Two things to do — both are required.
✔ and
4. Would you like apples, _______ do you prefer bananas?
→ Choosing between two options.
✔ or
5. I feel sick, _______ I can still go to school.
→ Even though I’m sick, I can still go → contrast.
✔ but
6. Wong is a vegetarian _______ he doesn’t eat any meat.
→ Being a vegetarian means not eating meat → explanation/result.
✔ so
7. I was shopping all day, _______ I did not have any time to do my homework.
→ Because I was shopping, I had no time → result.
✔ so
8. I eat healthy meal _______ exercise every day.
→ Two good habits done together.
✔ and
9. Norman was late for school _______ the teacher made him stay after class.
→ He was late, so as a result, he stayed after class.
✔ so
10. He took me to the shop _______ bought me a new dress.
→ Two actions he did — took me AND bought me something.
✔ and
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Final Answer:
1. but
2. so
3. and
4. or
5. but
6. so
7. so
8. and
9. so
10. and
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of conjunction worksheet 6th grade.
