Let's solve each sentence by choosing the correct conjunction (
and,
because,
but, or
or) to connect the ideas logically. I'll explain the reasoning for each.
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1) I love books ____________ they are fun to read.
✔ because
👉 "Because" shows reason: I love books *because* they are fun to read.
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Answer: because
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2) Billy ____________ Betty went to the supermarket to buy milk.
✔ and
👉 "And" joins two people doing the same action together.
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Answer: and
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3) Mum got mad ____________ I yelled at my sister.
✔ because
👉 The reason Mum got mad is that I yelled at my sister.
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Answer: because
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4) Do you want to eat chips ____________ biscuits?
✔ or
👉 This is a choice between two options. "Or" is used in questions offering alternatives.
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Answer: or
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5) I fell over ____________ I started to cry.
✔ and
👉 These are two actions that happened in sequence. "And" connects them.
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Answer: and
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6) I like to eat lots of food, ____________ I don't like eggs.
✔ but
👉 There’s a contrast: I like food in general, but not eggs.
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Answer: but
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7) I can't choose between pink ____________ purple flowers. I love both.
✔ and
👉 "And" connects two items being compared or chosen between.
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Answer: and
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8) They tried to carry all the bags, ____________ the bags were too heavy.
✔ but
👉 A contrast: they tried, but failed because the bags were too heavy.
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Answer: but
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9) Stewart bought a sandwich ____________ he was hungry.
✔ because
👉 He bought the sandwich *because* he was hungry — cause and effect.
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Answer: because
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10) You can buy lunch at school, ____________ you can pack it at home.
✔ or
👉 This presents two options: either buy at school or pack at home.
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Answer: or
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✔ Final Answers:
1) because
2) and
3) because
4) or
5) and
6) but
7) and
8) but
9) because
10) or
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📝 Summary:
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and – adds information or connects similar ideas.
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but – shows contrast.
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because – gives a reason.
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or – offers a choice.
These conjunctions help make sentences more natural and meaningful by showing relationships between ideas.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of conjunctions practice worksheet.
