Let's solve each sentence by choosing the correct
conjunction. Conjunctions are words that connect clauses or sentences. Common ones include:
but, or, and, so, because, although, yet, nor, though, while, however, therefore, etc.
We’ll go through each sentence one by one, determine the relationship between the two parts (contrast, choice, cause-effect, addition, etc.), and pick the appropriate conjunction.
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1. I know the answer, _____ I can’t tell you.
- The first part says "I know", but the second says "I can't tell". This is a
contrast.
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✔ but
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Answer: *but*
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2. Should we go by train, _____ take the bus?
- This is a
choice between two options.
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✔ or
>
Answer: *or*
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3. I am allergic to cats, _____ I have two of them.
- Again, a
contrast: allergic to cats, yet owns two.
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✔ but
>
Answer: *but*
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4. She did not study, _____ she failed the test.
- Cause and effect: not studying → failed the test.
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✔ so (because she didn't study, she failed)
>
Answer: *so*
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5. I will be late for the party, _____ I will be having dinner with my parents first.
- Reason for being late: having dinner first.
- This shows
cause — the reason why she’s late.
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✔ because
>
Answer: *because*
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6. Can you stay here _____ wait for him?
- Two actions: stay and wait. They are connected as
additional actions.
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✔ and
>
Answer: *and*
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7. She does not like apples, _____ does she like oranges.
- Double negative: doesn’t like apples, and also doesn’t like oranges.
- Structure: “not... nor...” → use
nor
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✔ nor
>
Answer: *nor*
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8. He has a small house, _____ it feels very spacious.
- Contrast: physically small, but feels large.
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✔ but
>
Answer: *but*
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9. You can play with cash, _____ you can use your credit card.
- Two options: cash or credit card.
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✔ or
>
Answer: *or*
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10. He was driving too fast, _____ he missed the turn.
- Cause and effect: driving fast → missed the turn.
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✔ so
>
Answer: *so*
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11. We bathed the dog, _____ we could not get clean.
- Unexpected result: we tried to clean the dog, but ended up dirty.
- This is a
contrast.
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✔ but
>
Answer: *but*
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12. He was supposed to study, _____ he played games instead.
- Expected action vs. what actually happened.
- Contradiction: should have studied, but didn’t.
-
✔ but
>
Answer: *but*
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
but
2.
or
3.
but
4.
so
5.
because
6.
and
7.
nor
8.
but
9.
or
10.
so
11.
but
12.
but
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📝 Explanation Summary:
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But = contrast
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Or = choice
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So = result / consequence
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Because = reason
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And = addition
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Nor = negative addition (used after "not")
This exercise helps students understand how conjunctions show relationships between ideas in sentences.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of conjuntion worksheet.
