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Let’s go through each sentence one by one. We need to choose between “but” and “and”.

Remember:
- Use “and” when two things are similar or add together (both positive, both negative, or just connected).
- Use “but” when there’s a contrast — something unexpected or opposite happens.

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1. We will visit U.A.E ______ not U.S.A.
→ “not” shows contrast → but

2. We wanted to go to the party ______ all the tickets were already sold.
→ Wanted to go, but couldn’t → contrast → but

3. I wanted to buy a new dress ______ didn’t have enough money.
→ Wanted it, but no money → contrast → but

4. In summer, it is hot ______ sunny.
→ Both describe summer weather → same idea → and

5. It’s an tow colours black ______ white film.
*(Note: Probably meant “It’s a two-colour black ___ white film.”)*
→ Black and white go together → and

6. It was an easy test ______ I failed.
→ Easy test, but still failed → contrast → but

7. The dog looks friendly ______ he’s dangerous.
→ Looks nice, but actually dangerous → contrast → but

8. He’s a fair ______ unpleasant man.
→ Fair (good) AND unpleasant (bad)? That’s contrasting traits → but

9. My application was late ______ they rejected it.
→ Late → so rejected → cause and effect? But “rejected” is bad result of being late → still, it’s logical connection → so would be better, but we only have “but” or “and”. Since rejection follows logically from lateness, maybe and? Wait — actually, this is more like consequence, not contrast. But in simple grammar for kids, if it’s not clearly contrasting, use “and”. However, sometimes “but” is used even here to show disappointment. Let’s think: “I was late, BUT they rejected me” — implies surprise or unfairness? Not really. Better: “I was late, AND they rejected me” — just stating facts. So → and

Wait — let’s double-check common usage. Actually, in many worksheets, this kind of sentence uses “so”, but since we don’t have that, and “but” implies contrast, which isn’t strong here… Hmm. Maybe the worksheet expects “but” because rejection feels like a negative outcome after a mistake? No — I think “and” is safer. But let’s look at others.

Actually, rethinking: In elementary level, if the second part is a direct result, they might still use “and”. But some teachers accept “but” if the student feels it’s disappointing. To be safe, let’s stick with logic: no real contrast → and

But wait — example 9: “My application was late ___ they rejected it.” — This is cause-effect. Since we can’t use “so”, and “but” doesn’t fit well, perhaps the intended answer is “and”. I’ll go with and.

10. The bus stopped ______ the boy got off.
→ Bus stops, then boy gets off → sequence → and

11. We stayed at home ______ watched a TV.
→ Two actions done together → and

12. He’s very rich ______ he doesn’t spend a lot of money.
→ Rich, but doesn’t spend → contrast → but

13. It was a very long day ______ I was tired by the end of it.
→ Long day → so tired → cause-effect → and (since no contrast)

14. She tried hard ______ managed to do it.
→ Tried hard → succeeded → positive result → and

15. I didn’t like the idea ______ agreed to do it.
→ Didn’t like it, but still did it → contrast → but

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Now let’s list them again with answers:

1. but
2. but
3. but
4. and
5. and
6. but
7. but
8. but
9. and
10. and
11. and
12. but
13. and
14. and
15. but

Double-checking #9: “My application was late ___ they rejected it.”
If you say “late AND rejected” — it’s just listing two facts.
If you say “late BUT rejected” — it sounds like you expected them to accept anyway, which is odd. So “and” is correct.

Also #8: “He’s a fair ___ unpleasant man.” — “fair” could mean honest or light-skinned? If “honest”, then “honest but unpleasant” makes sense → contrast → but is right.

All seem consistent.

Final Answer:
1. but
2. but
3. but
4. and
5. and
6. but
7. but
8. but
9. and
10. and
11. and
12. but
13. and
14. and
15. but