To solve this worksheet, we need to decide whether to use
and or
but for each sentence.
Here is the simple rule:
* Use
and when two ideas go together or are similar (like adding things up).
* Use
but when two ideas are different, opposite, or surprising.
Let's look at each question one by one:
1.
The pen is small \_\_\_\_\_\_ light.
* Being small and being light usually go together. They are similar positive traits for a pen.
* Choice:
and
2.
The metal ball is small \_\_\_\_\_\_ heavy.
* Usually, small things are light. This ball is heavy, which is unexpected for its size. These ideas contrast.
* Choice:
but
3.
My shoes are clean \_\_\_\_\_\_ yours are dirty.
* "Clean" and "dirty" are opposites.
* Choice:
but
4.
John is fat \_\_\_\_\_\_ heavy.
* If someone is large (fat), they are usually heavy. These ideas go together.
* Choice:
and
5.
Chicken have wings \_\_\_\_\_\_ they cannot fly.
* Wings are used for flying. It is surprising that chickens have wings but don't use them to fly.
* Choice:
but
6.
His uncle is big \_\_\_\_\_\_ strong.
* Being big and being strong often go together.
* Choice:
and
7.
This car is yours \_\_\_\_\_\_ that one is not.
* One car belongs to you, the other does not. These are opposite situations.
* Choice:
but
8.
I want to go to the party \_\_\_\_\_\_ I am tired.
* You want to do something fun, but your body is tired. These feelings conflict.
* Choice:
but
9.
Sam likes apples \_\_\_\_\_\_ pears.
* Sam likes both fruits. We are listing two things he likes.
* Choice:
and
10.
Mary is tall \_\_\_\_\_\_ her sister is short.
* "Tall" and "short" are opposites.
* Choice:
but
Final Answer:
1. and
2. but
3. but
4. and
5. but
6. and
7. but
8. but
9. and
10. but
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet but.
