Let’s go through each sentence one by one and pick the best coordinating conjunction:
and,
or,
but, or
so.
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1.
She says that she loves her dog, ______ she never plays with it.
→ She says she loves it, BUT she doesn’t play with it → shows contrast →
but
2.
You must study for the test, ______ you will fail.
→ If you don’t study, then you’ll fail → cause and effect →
so
3.
Mom said we must wash the dishes ______ clean our rooms.
→ Two things to do → adding tasks →
and
4.
Would you like apples, ______ do you prefer bananas?
→ Choosing between two options →
or
5.
I feel sick, ______ I can still work.
→ Feeling sick, but still able to work → contrast →
but
6.
I am a vegetarian, ______ I don't eat any meat.
→ Being vegetarian means no meat → explains why →
so
7.
I was shopping all day, ______ I did not have time to do my homework.
→ Shopping all day caused no time for homework → result →
so
8.
I like to eat healthy, ______ I find it very difficult.
→ Want to eat healthy, but it’s hard → contrast →
but
9.
I was late for school, ______ my teacher made me stay after class.
→ Being late caused punishment → result →
so
10.
He took me to the shop, ______ bought me a new dress.
→ He did two things: took me + bought dress → addition →
and
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Final Answer:
1. but
2. so
3. and
4. or
5. but
6. so
7. so
8. but
9. so
10. and
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of conjunction worksheet pdf.
