Task Overview:
The task involves completing sentences using the connectives
and,
but, and
or. The goal is to understand how these words are used to join ideas in sentences.
Solution:
#### Step 1: Understanding the Connectives
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And: Used to join two related ideas or items.
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But: Used to show a contrast or exception.
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Or: Used to present alternatives or choices.
#### Step 2: Completing the Sentences
Let's analyze each sentence and choose the appropriate connective:
1.
I like tennis ______ basketball.
- This sentence suggests that both tennis and basketball are liked.
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Answer:
and
2.
I can’t play football ______ cricket.
- This sentence implies that neither football nor cricket can be played.
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Answer:
or
3.
I can play badminton ______ I can’t play tennis.
- This sentence shows a contrast between being able to play badminton and not being able to play tennis.
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Answer:
but
4.
I like pizza ______ chips.
- This sentence suggests that both pizza and chips are liked.
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Answer:
and
5.
I don’t like rice ______ pasta.
- This sentence implies that neither rice nor pasta is liked.
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Answer:
or
6.
I like candy ______ I don’t like potato chips.
- This sentence shows a contrast between liking candy and not liking potato chips.
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Answer:
but
7.
I can play the piano ______ the violin.
- This sentence suggests that either the piano or the violin can be played.
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Answer:
or
8.
I can’t play the guitar ______ the drums.
- This sentence implies that neither the guitar nor the drums can be played.
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Answer:
or
9.
I can play the piano ______ I can’t play the drums.
- This sentence shows a contrast between being able to play the piano and not being able to play the drums.
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Answer:
but
#### Final Answers:
1.
and
2.
or
3.
but
4.
and
5.
or
6.
but
7.
or
8.
or
9.
but
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#### Step 3: Writing Your Own Sentences
Here are some example sentences using
and,
but, and
or:
1. I want to go to the park
and the beach this weekend.
2. She likes cats
but she doesn’t like dogs.
3. You can have tea
or coffee, whichever you prefer.
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Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. and, 2. or, 3. but, 4. and, 5. or, 6. but, 7. or, 8. or, 9. but}
}
\]
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