English Unite - Basic Coordinating Conjunctions Worksheet - Free Printable

Let’s go through each sentence one by one and pick the best conjunction: and, or, but, or so.

We’ll think about what each word means:
- and = adds something (both things are true)
- or = gives a choice (one or the other)
- but = shows contrast (something unexpected)
- so = shows result (because of this, that happened)

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1. She says that she loves her dog, ______ she never plays with it.
→ She says one thing, but does another → but

2. You must study for the test, ______ you will fail.
→ If you don’t study, this will happen → so

3. Mom said we must wash the dishes ______ clean our rooms.
→ Two chores to do → 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 working → but

6. I am a vegetarian, ______ I don’t eat any meat.
→ Being vegetarian means no meat → so

7. I was shopping all day, ______ I did not have time to do my homework.
→ Shopping caused no time for homework → so

8. I like to eat healthy foods, ______ I find it very difficult.
→ Like healthy food, but hard to do → but

9. I was late for school, ______ my teacher made me stay after class.
→ Being late caused punishment → so

10. He took me to the shop ______ bought me a new dress.
→ Two actions he did → 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