The task involves combining two sentences into one using a comma and a coordinating conjunction (such as
and,
but,
or, or
yet). Below is the solution for each problem, along with an explanation of how the sentences are combined.
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1. The game was very easy. No one won.
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Solution: The game was very easy, but no one won.
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Explanation: The second sentence contrasts the first one, so we use the coordinating conjunction
but to show this contrast.
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2. We studied a lot for the test. We still failed.
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Solution: We studied a lot for the test, but we still failed.
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Explanation: The second sentence indicates that despite studying a lot, the outcome was negative. This shows a contrast, so we use
but.
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3. My mom works at a school. She takes me with her in the mornings.
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Solution: My mom works at a school, and she takes me with her in the mornings.
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Explanation: The second sentence adds more information about what my mom does. Since there is no contrast, we use
and to connect the ideas.
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4. I have three brothers. Only one of them lives at my house.
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Solution: I have three brothers, but only one of them lives at my house.
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Explanation: The second sentence provides additional information that contrasts the first one (not all brothers live at the house). Therefore, we use
but.
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5. We love to pick fresh strawberries. We put them into delicious pies.
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Solution: We love to pick fresh strawberries, and we put them into delicious pies.
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Explanation: The second sentence continues the idea from the first one, showing what we do with the strawberries. There is no contrast, so we use
and.
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6. My family is going to the beach. We can see the ocean.
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Solution: My family is going to the beach, and we can see the ocean.
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Explanation: The second sentence explains what we can do at the beach. Since it adds more information without any contrast, we use
and.
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7. Andy can be a doctor. Andy can be a lawyer.
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Solution: Andy can be a doctor, or Andy can be a lawyer.
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Explanation: The second sentence presents an alternative option to the first one. To show this choice, we use
or.
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8. Baseball is a great sport. I am not good at it.
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Solution: Baseball is a great sport, but I am not good at it.
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Explanation: The second sentence contrasts the first one, indicating that despite baseball being a great sport, the speaker is not skilled at it. Therefore, we use
but.
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9. Tom is sick. He needs to go to the doctor.
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Solution: Tom is sick, and he needs to go to the doctor.
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Explanation: The second sentence explains the consequence of the first one. Since there is no contrast, we use
and.
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10. My dad works in an office building. He has to take an elevator to the fourteenth floor.
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Solution: My dad works in an office building, and he has to take an elevator to the fourteenth floor.
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Explanation: The second sentence provides additional information about where my dad works. Since there is no contrast, we use
and.
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Final Answers:
1. The game was very easy, but no one won.
2. We studied a lot for the test, but we still failed.
3. My mom works at a school, and she takes me with her in the mornings.
4. I have three brothers, but only one of them lives at my house.
5. We love to pick fresh strawberries, and we put them into delicious pies.
6. My family is going to the beach, and we can see the ocean.
7. Andy can be a doctor, or Andy can be a lawyer.
8. Baseball is a great sport, but I am not good at it.
9. Tom is sick, and he needs to go to the doctor.
10. My dad works in an office building, and he has to take an elevator to the fourteenth floor.
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{The game was very easy, but no one won.} \\
2. \text{We studied a lot for the test, but we still failed.} \\
3. \text{My mom works at a school, and she takes me with her in the mornings.} \\
4. \text{I have three brothers, but only one of them lives at my house.} \\
5. \text{We love to pick fresh strawberries, and we put them into delicious pies.} \\
6. \text{My family is going to the beach, and we can see the ocean.} \\
7. \text{Andy can be a doctor, or Andy can be a lawyer.} \\
8. \text{Baseball is a great sport, but I am not good at it.} \\
9. \text{Tom is sick, and he needs to go to the doctor.} \\
10. \text{My dad works in an office building, and he has to take an elevator to the fourteenth floor.}
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of coordinating conjunction worksheets.
