Here is the completed worksheet with the correct coordinating conjunctions filled in, along with an explanation for each choice.
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BASIC COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS
and or
but so
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Complete these sentences with the correct conjunction:
1. She says that she loves her dog,
but she never plays with it.
→ *“But”* shows contrast — she claims to love the dog, yet her actions don’t match.
2. You must study for the test,
or you will fail.
→ *“Or”* presents a consequence or alternative — if you don’t study, failure is the result.
3. Mom said we must wash the dishes
and clean our rooms.
→ *“And”* connects two tasks that are both required — they’re additive, not contrasting or causal.
4. Would you like apples,
or do you prefer bananas?
→ *“Or”* offers a choice between two options — it’s used in questions to present alternatives.
5. I feel sick,
but I can still work.
→ *“But”* introduces a contrast — feeling sick vs. being able to work anyway.
6. I am a vegetarian,
so I don’t eat any meat.
→ *“So”* shows cause and effect — being vegetarian is the reason for not eating meat.
7. I was shopping all day,
so I did not have time to do my homework.
→ *“So”* indicates result — shopping all day caused lack of time for homework.
8. I like to eat healthy foods,
but I find it very difficult.
→ *“But”* contrasts liking healthy food with finding it hard to do — conflict between desire and reality.
9. I was late for school,
so my teacher made me stay after class.
→ *“So”* shows consequence — lateness led to punishment (staying after class).
10. He took me to the shop
and bought me a new dress.
→ *“And”* links two connected actions — going to the shop and buying a dress — both happened together.
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✔ Final Answer Key:
1. but
2. or
3. and
4. or
5. but
6. so
7. so
8. but
9. so
10. and
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Quick Reminder:
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and → adds information or joins similar ideas.
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or → presents choices or alternatives.
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but → shows contrast or contradiction.
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so → indicates result or consequence.
This exercise helps learners understand how to connect ideas logically using basic coordinating conjunctions.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of coordinating conjunction worksheets.
