To solve the problem, we need to complete each sentence with the correct coordinating conjunction from the given options:
and, or, for, so, but, yet. Let's analyze each sentence step by step:
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1. I know the answer, _______ I can't tell you.
- The sentence expresses a contrast between knowing the answer and not being able to tell it.
- The appropriate conjunction is
but because it shows contrast.
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Answer: but
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2. Should we go by train, _______ take the bus?
- This sentence presents two alternatives (train or bus).
- The appropriate conjunction is
or because it indicates a choice.
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Answer: or
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3. I am allergic to cats, _______ I have two of them.
- The sentence shows a contradiction: being allergic to cats but owning two of them.
- The appropriate conjunction is
yet because it emphasizes the contrast.
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Answer: yet
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4. She did not study, _______ she failed the test.
- The sentence explains the reason for failing the test (not studying).
- The appropriate conjunction is
so because it shows cause and effect.
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Answer: so
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5. I will be late for the party, _______ I will be having dinner with my parents first.
- The sentence explains the reason for being late (having dinner with parents).
- The appropriate conjunction is
for because it provides an explanation.
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Answer: for
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6. Can you stay here _______ wait for him?
- This sentence presents two actions as alternatives (stay here or wait for him).
- The appropriate conjunction is
or because it indicates a choice.
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Answer: or
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7. She does not like apples, _______ does she like oranges.
- The sentence expresses a lack of preference for both apples and oranges.
- The appropriate conjunction is
nor because it shows a negative parallelism.
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Answer: nor
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8. He has a small house, _______ it feels very spacious.
- The sentence contrasts the size of the house with how it feels.
- The appropriate conjunction is
but because it shows contrast.
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Answer: but
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9. You can pay with cash _______ you can use your credit card.
- The sentence presents two payment options.
- The appropriate conjunction is
or because it indicates a choice.
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Answer: or
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10. He was driving too fast, _______ he missed the turn.
- The sentence explains the result of driving too fast (missing the turn).
- The appropriate conjunction is
so because it shows cause and effect.
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Answer: so
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11. We bathed the dog, _______ we could not get clean.
- The sentence expresses a contrast between bathing the dog and not getting it clean.
- The appropriate conjunction is
but because it shows contrast.
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Answer: but
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12. He was supposed to study, _______ he played games instead.
- The sentence contrasts what he was supposed to do (study) with what he actually did (played games).
- The appropriate conjunction is
but because it shows contrast.
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Answer: but
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Final Answers:
1. but
2. or
3. yet
4. so
5. for
6. or
7. nor
8. but
9. or
10. so
11. but
12. but
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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.
