To solve this problem, we need to choose the appropriate compound word (conjunction) from the given list to complete each sentence logically. Let's go through each sentence step by step:
List of Compound Words:
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for
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so
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yet
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and
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or
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unless
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however
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because
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but
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after
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Sentences and Solutions:
1.
I bought an apple, ________ I bought a pear.
- This sentence connects two related actions: buying an apple and buying a pear. The conjunction should show addition.
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Answer: and
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Completed Sentence: I bought an apple,
and I bought a pear.
2.
I missed the bus, ________ I walked to the park.
- This sentence shows a cause-and-effect relationship: missing the bus led to walking to the park.
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Answer: so
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Completed Sentence: I missed the bus,
so I walked to the park.
3.
Sam will miss the bus, ________ she finds her keys.
- This sentence indicates a condition where Sam will miss the bus unless she finds her keys.
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Answer: unless
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Completed Sentence: Sam will miss the bus,
unless she finds her keys.
4.
Sally is famous, ________ she is very humble.
- This sentence contrasts Sally's fame with her humility. The conjunction should show contrast.
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Answer: but
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Completed Sentence: Sally is famous,
but she is very humble.
5.
James said no ________ he didn't want to go.
- This sentence explains why James said no. The conjunction should show a reason.
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Answer: because
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Completed Sentence: James said no
because he didn't want to go.
6.
We went to buy shoes, ________ the car broke down.
- This sentence shows a contrasting situation: going to buy shoes despite the car breaking down.
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Answer: but
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Completed Sentence: We went to buy shoes,
but the car broke down.
7.
I eat carrots, ________ a snack before dinner.
- This sentence explains the purpose of eating carrots. The conjunction should show purpose.
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Answer: for
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Completed Sentence: I eat carrots,
for a snack before dinner.
8.
The gym is closed, ________, we can go to the beach.
- This sentence shows a contrasting idea: the gym being closed leads to an alternative plan.
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Answer: however
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Completed Sentence: The gym is closed,
however, we can go to the beach.
9.
We can play, ________ we can have ice-cream.
- This sentence presents two options: playing or having ice-cream.
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Answer: or
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Completed Sentence: We can play,
or we can have ice-cream.
10.
You can play ________ you have finished your homework.
- This sentence indicates a condition: playing is allowed after finishing homework.
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Answer: after
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Completed Sentence: You can play
after you have finished your homework.
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Final Answers:
1.
and
2.
so
3.
unless
4.
but
5.
because
6.
but
7.
for
8.
however
9.
or
10.
after
Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{and, so, unless, but, because, but, for, however, or, after}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of making compound sentences worksheet.
