To solve the problem, we need to fill in the blanks with the correct conjunctions. Conjunctions are words that connect clauses or sentences and show the relationship between them (e.g., cause and effect, contrast, choice, etc.). Let's go through each sentence step by step:
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1. I know the answer, _____ I can't tell you.
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Relationship: Contrast
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Conjunction: but
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Completed Sentence: I know the answer,
but I can't tell you.
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2. Should we go by train, _____ take the bus?
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Relationship: Choice
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Conjunction: or
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Completed Sentence: Should we go by train,
or take the bus?
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3. I am allergic to cats, _____ I have two of them.
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Relationship: Contrast
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Conjunction: but
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Completed Sentence: I am allergic to cats,
but I have two of them.
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4. She did not study, _____ she failed the test.
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Relationship: Cause and effect
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Conjunction: so
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Completed Sentence: She did not study,
so she failed the test.
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5. I will be late for the party, _____ I will be having dinner with my parents first.
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Relationship: Reason
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Conjunction: because
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Completed Sentence: I will be late for the party,
because I will be having dinner with my parents first.
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6. Can you stay here _____ wait for him?
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Relationship: Choice
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Conjunction: or
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Completed Sentence: Can you stay here
or wait for him?
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7. She does not like apples, _____ does she like oranges.
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Relationship: Contrast
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Conjunction: nor
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Completed Sentence: She does not like apples,
nor does she like oranges.
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8. He has a small house, _____ it feels very spacious.
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Relationship: Contrast
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Conjunction: but
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Completed Sentence: He has a small house,
but it feels very spacious.
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9. You can play with cash, _____ you can use your credit card.
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Relationship: Choice
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Conjunction: or
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Completed Sentence: You can play with cash,
or you can use your credit card.
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10. He was driving too fast, _____ he missed the turn.
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Relationship: Cause and effect
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Conjunction: so
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Completed Sentence: He was driving too fast,
so he missed the turn.
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11. We bathed the dog, _____ we could not get clean.
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Relationship: Contrast
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Conjunction: but
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Completed Sentence: We bathed the dog,
but we could not get clean.
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12. He was supposed to study, _____ he played games instead.
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Relationship: Contrast
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Conjunction: but
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Completed Sentence: He was supposed to study,
but he played games instead.
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Final Answers:
1.
but
2.
or
3.
but
4.
so
5.
because
6.
or
7.
nor
8.
but
9.
or
10.
so
11.
but
12.
but
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. but, 2. or, 3. but, 4. so, 5. because, 6. or, 7. nor, 8. but, 9. or, 10. so, 11. but, 12. but}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of conjunctions practice worksheet.
