To solve this problem, we need to choose the correct coordinating conjunction from the list provided (`and`, `or`, `for`, `nor`, `yet`, `so`, `but`) to complete each sentence. 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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Analysis: The sentence expresses a contrast between knowing the answer and not being able to tell it.
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Correct 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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Analysis: This is a question asking for a choice between two options.
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Correct 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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Analysis: There is a contradiction here: being allergic but owning cats.
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Correct Conjunction: `yet`
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Completed Sentence: I am allergic to cats,
yet I have two of them.
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4. She did not study, _______ she failed the test.
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Analysis: The failure is a result of not studying.
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Correct 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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Analysis: The reason for being late is explained by the dinner plan.
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Correct Conjunction: `for`
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Completed Sentence: I will be late for the party,
for 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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Analysis: This is asking if the person can do one action or another.
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Correct 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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Analysis: This sentence uses parallel structure to express dislike for both apples and oranges.
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Correct 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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Analysis: There is a contrast between the size of the house and how it feels.
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Correct 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 pay with cash, _______ you can use your credit card.
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Analysis: This sentence offers two payment options.
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Correct Conjunction: `or`
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Completed Sentence: You can pay 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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Analysis: The fast driving caused him to miss the turn.
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Correct 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 him clean.
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Analysis: Despite bathing the dog, the outcome was not as expected.
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Correct Conjunction: `but`
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Completed Sentence: We bathed the dog,
but we could not get him clean.
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12. He was supposed to study, _______ he played games instead.
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Analysis: There is a contrast between what he was supposed to do and what he actually did.
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Correct Conjunction: `but`
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Completed Sentence: He was supposed to study,
but he played games instead.
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Final Answer:
1.
but
2.
or
3.
yet
4.
so
5.
for
6.
or
7.
nor
8.
but
9.
or
10.
so
11.
but
12.
but
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{but, or, yet, so, for, or, nor, but, or, so, but, but}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of coordinating conjunction worksheets.
