To solve the problem, we need to choose the correct coordinating conjunction from the given options:
and, but, so, or, because. Let's analyze each sentence and determine the appropriate conjunction.
Sentences and Solutions:
1.
The tongue is boneless ______ it breaks bones.
- This sentence contrasts two ideas: the tongue being boneless and its ability to break bones.
- The conjunction that shows contrast is
but.
-
Answer: but
2.
It was getting dark, ______ we hurried home.
- This sentence shows a cause-and-effect relationship: because it was getting dark, they hurried home.
- The conjunction that shows cause is
so.
-
Answer: so
3.
The UK is a great place to live ______ the weather is so mild.
- This sentence explains why the UK is a great place to live (because of the mild weather).
- The conjunction that shows reason is
because.
-
Answer: because
4.
I went to school by bus today ______ the car did not start.
- This sentence explains the reason for going by bus (the car did not start).
- The conjunction that shows reason is
because.
-
Answer: because
5.
It was a petty problem ______ they soon solved it.
- This sentence contrasts the idea of a petty problem with the fact that it was quickly solved.
- The conjunction that shows contrast is
but.
-
Answer: but
6.
The watch was cheap, ______ it goes quite well.
- This sentence contrasts the idea of the watch being cheap with its good performance.
- The conjunction that shows contrast is
but.
-
Answer: but
7.
We have plans a, b ______ c.
- This sentence lists multiple plans in a sequence.
- The conjunction that connects items in a list is
and.
-
Answer: and
8.
I bought a pizza ______ I was hungry.
- This sentence explains the reason for buying a pizza (being hungry).
- The conjunction that shows reason is
because.
-
Answer: because
9.
It doesn't matter if you win ______ lose.
- This sentence presents two alternatives: winning or losing.
- The conjunction that shows alternatives is
or.
-
Answer: or
10.
Her favorite song is 'Angels' ______ it reminds her of her boyfriend.
- This sentence explains why her favorite song is "Angels" (it reminds her of her boyfriend).
- The conjunction that shows reason is
because.
-
Answer: because
Final Answers:
1.
but
2.
so
3.
because
4.
because
5.
but
6.
but
7.
and
8.
because
9.
or
10.
because
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{but, so, because, because, but, but, and, because, or, because}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of conjunction worksheets.
