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Let's solve each sentence by filling in the blank with an appropriate coordinating conjunction. Remember, the seven coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.
We’ll go through each sentence one by one, determine the relationship between the two clauses, and choose the best conjunction.
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1) That cardigan cannot be mine, __________ it is too long.
- The second clause explains why the first is true.
- This is a cause-and-effect relationship.
- Best fit: for (used to give a reason).
✔ Answer: for
> That cardigan cannot be mine, for it is too long.
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2) Let’s meet on Wednesday mornings __________ Thursday afternoons.
- Two time options are being offered.
- This is a choice between two alternatives.
- Best fit: or
✔ Answer: or
> Let’s meet on Wednesday mornings or Thursday afternoons.
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3) I ate a full breakfast, __________ I feel hungry.
- The second clause contradicts the first.
- Even though I ate, I'm still hungry.
- Best fit: but
✔ Answer: but
> I ate a full breakfast, but I feel hungry.
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4) Brett tried hard to score a goal, __________ he did not succeed.
- First clause shows effort; second shows failure.
- Contradiction or contrast.
- Best fit: but
✔ Answer: but
> Brett tried hard to score a goal, but he did not succeed.
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5) We didn’t ask for a discount, __________ did the store offer one.
- Both parts are negative.
- "Neither...nor" structure is implied.
- The correct conjunction here is nor, used in negative constructions.
✔ Answer: nor
> We didn’t ask for a discount, nor did the store offer one.
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6) Janet is a vegan, __________ she doesn’t eat animal products.
- The second clause explains or supports the first.
- A logical connection (definition or result).
- Best fit: so (shows consequence).
Alternatively, for could work, but so is more natural here.
But note: so connects cause and effect: *She is a vegan* → *she doesn't eat animal products*. That makes sense.
✔ Answer: so
> Janet is a vegan, so she doesn’t eat animal products.
*(Note: "for" could also be used, but "so" is more common in this context.)*
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7) Mike put on his shoes __________ socks.
- Two actions that happen together.
- Parallel actions.
- Best fit: and
✔ Answer: and
> Mike put on his shoes and socks.
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8) She had woken up late, __________ she missed the train.
- Cause and effect: waking up late caused her to miss the train.
- Best fit: so
✔ Answer: so
> She had woken up late, so she missed the train.
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9) My mom cooked pasta __________ chicken for dinner.
- Two items served together.
- Parallel items in a list.
- Best fit: and
✔ Answer: and
> My mom cooked pasta and chicken for dinner.
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10) Kendra grew up in a small town, __________ she feels comfortable living downtown.
- Contrast: grew up in small town → now lives in city, but feels comfortable.
- Suggests unexpected comfort despite background.
- Best fit: yet (shows contrast)
✔ Answer: yet
> Kendra grew up in a small town, yet she feels comfortable living downtown.
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1. for
2. or
3. but
4. but
5. nor
6. so
7. and
8. so
9. and
10. yet
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- and: joining similar ideas (7, 9)
- but: contrast (3, 4)
- or: choice (2)
- so: result/consequence (6, 8)
- for: reason (1)
- nor: negative addition (5)
- yet: contrast (10)
This exercise helps reinforce how each coordinating conjunction functions in different contexts!
We’ll go through each sentence one by one, determine the relationship between the two clauses, and choose the best conjunction.
---
1) That cardigan cannot be mine, __________ it is too long.
- The second clause explains why the first is true.
- This is a cause-and-effect relationship.
- Best fit: for (used to give a reason).
✔ Answer: for
> That cardigan cannot be mine, for it is too long.
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2) Let’s meet on Wednesday mornings __________ Thursday afternoons.
- Two time options are being offered.
- This is a choice between two alternatives.
- Best fit: or
✔ Answer: or
> Let’s meet on Wednesday mornings or Thursday afternoons.
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3) I ate a full breakfast, __________ I feel hungry.
- The second clause contradicts the first.
- Even though I ate, I'm still hungry.
- Best fit: but
✔ Answer: but
> I ate a full breakfast, but I feel hungry.
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4) Brett tried hard to score a goal, __________ he did not succeed.
- First clause shows effort; second shows failure.
- Contradiction or contrast.
- Best fit: but
✔ Answer: but
> Brett tried hard to score a goal, but he did not succeed.
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5) We didn’t ask for a discount, __________ did the store offer one.
- Both parts are negative.
- "Neither...nor" structure is implied.
- The correct conjunction here is nor, used in negative constructions.
✔ Answer: nor
> We didn’t ask for a discount, nor did the store offer one.
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6) Janet is a vegan, __________ she doesn’t eat animal products.
- The second clause explains or supports the first.
- A logical connection (definition or result).
- Best fit: so (shows consequence).
Alternatively, for could work, but so is more natural here.
But note: so connects cause and effect: *She is a vegan* → *she doesn't eat animal products*. That makes sense.
✔ Answer: so
> Janet is a vegan, so she doesn’t eat animal products.
*(Note: "for" could also be used, but "so" is more common in this context.)*
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7) Mike put on his shoes __________ socks.
- Two actions that happen together.
- Parallel actions.
- Best fit: and
✔ Answer: and
> Mike put on his shoes and socks.
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8) She had woken up late, __________ she missed the train.
- Cause and effect: waking up late caused her to miss the train.
- Best fit: so
✔ Answer: so
> She had woken up late, so she missed the train.
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9) My mom cooked pasta __________ chicken for dinner.
- Two items served together.
- Parallel items in a list.
- Best fit: and
✔ Answer: and
> My mom cooked pasta and chicken for dinner.
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10) Kendra grew up in a small town, __________ she feels comfortable living downtown.
- Contrast: grew up in small town → now lives in city, but feels comfortable.
- Suggests unexpected comfort despite background.
- Best fit: yet (shows contrast)
✔ Answer: yet
> Kendra grew up in a small town, yet she feels comfortable living downtown.
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✔ Final Answers:
1. for
2. or
3. but
4. but
5. nor
6. so
7. and
8. so
9. and
10. yet
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Summary of Coordinating Conjunctions Used:
- and: joining similar ideas (7, 9)
- but: contrast (3, 4)
- or: choice (2)
- so: result/consequence (6, 8)
- for: reason (1)
- nor: negative addition (5)
- yet: contrast (10)
This exercise helps reinforce how each coordinating conjunction functions in different contexts!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of conjunctions practice worksheet.
