Let's solve this grammar worksheet step by step. The task is to fill in the blanks with the correct conjunction:
'and',
'but', or
'or'.
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1. Is this pen yours ______ mine?
- This is a question asking about ownership, offering two possibilities.
- We use
'or' when presenting choices.
✔ Answer: or
> *Is this pen yours or mine?*
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2. The dog took the bone ______ buried it.
- Two actions performed in sequence by the same subject.
- We use
'and' to connect two related actions.
✔ Answer: and
> *The dog took the bone and buried it.*
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3. He likes the red bag ______ not the blue one.
- There’s a contrast: he likes one but not the other.
- Use
'but' to show contrast.
✔ Answer: but
> *He likes the red bag but not the blue one.*
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4. Mark sat on the sofa ______ slept off.
- Two actions happening in sequence.
- Use
'and' to join them.
✔ Answer: and
> *Mark sat on the sofa and slept off.*
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5. Do you like milk ______ tea?
- A choice between two drinks.
- Use
'or' for questions offering alternatives.
✔ Answer: or
> *Do you like milk or tea?*
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6. You must hurry ______ you will be late.
- The second part explains the consequence of not hurrying.
- This shows contrast or warning: if you don’t hurry, you’ll be late.
- Use
'or' here to express consequence.
✔ Answer: or
> *You must hurry or you will be late.*
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7. Susan likes to sing ______ dance.
- Two activities she enjoys; both are liked.
- Use
'and' to connect two similar ideas.
✔ Answer: and
> *Susan likes to sing and dance.*
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8. This dog is small ______ brave.
- Two contrasting qualities: small (size) and brave (courage).
- Use
'but' to show contrast.
✔ Answer: but
> *This dog is small but brave.*
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9. Please pass me a spoon ______ a fork.
- Requesting two items together.
- Use
'and' to list both.
✔ Answer: and
> *Please pass me a spoon and a fork.*
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10. I like sunshine ______ not the rain.
- Preference for one thing over another.
- Use
'but' to show contrast.
✔ Answer: but
> *I like sunshine but not the rain.*
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
or
2.
and
3.
but
4.
and
5.
or
6.
or
7.
and
8.
but
9.
and
10.
but
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🌟 Explanation Summary:
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'and': Used to join similar or sequential ideas.
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'but': Used to show contrast or exception.
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'or': Used to present choices or consequences.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of using conjunctions worksheet.
