Mastering Conjunctions: And, But, So, Or

Which conjunction best completes the sentence: 'She wanted to go to the party, _____ she had too much homework to finish'? A) and B) but C) so D) or

• but

• nor

• yet

• for

Choose the correct conjunction: 'It was raining heavily, _____ we decided to cancel the picnic.' A) or B) and C) but D) so

• yet

• for

• nor

• D) so

Combine these two sentences using an appropriate conjunction: 'He was tired. He continued working.' A) He was tired, and he continued working. B) He was tired, but he continued working. C) He was tired, so he continued working. D) He was tired, or he continued working.

• He was tired, for he continued working.

• He was tired, yet he continued working.

• He was tired, nor did he continue working.

• B) He was tired, but he continued working.

Which sentence correctly uses 'or'? A) I like tea or coffee, but I prefer tea. B) She ran fast or she won the race. C) He studied hard or he failed. D) They laughed or they cried together.

• He will study tomorrow or he will relax.

• I enjoy running or swimming, but I prefer running.

• C) He studied hard or he failed.

• They danced or they sang loudly.

Identify the conjunction in this sentence: 'You can take the bus, or you can walk to school.' A) take B) can C) or D) school

• B) walk

• D) school

• C) or

• A) bus

Which conjunction shows a contrasting idea? A) and B) so C) or D) but

• D) but

• B) yet

• A) nor

• C) for

Combine the sentences: 'She practiced daily. She became an excellent pianist.' A) She practiced daily, but she became an excellent pianist. B) She practiced daily, or she became an excellent pianist. C) She practiced daily, so she became an excellent pianist. D) She practiced daily, and she became an excellent pianist.

• C) She practiced daily, so she became an excellent pianist.

• She practiced daily, yet she became an excellent pianist.

• She practiced daily, and then she became an excellent pianist.

• She practiced daily, for she became an excellent pianist.

Which sentence uses 'and' correctly to join two independent clauses? A) I enjoy reading and to write stories. B) She sings beautifully, and her brother plays guitar. C) He runs fast and jumped high yesterday. D) They cooked dinner and washing the dishes.

• I like to swim and biking in the park.

• B) She sings beautifully, and her brother plays guitar.

• He plays soccer, and she runs track.

• They are studying math and to write essays.

What does the conjunction 'so' indicate in a sentence? A) A contrast between two ideas B) A choice between two options C) A cause-and-effect relationship D) An addition of similar ideas

• A) A comparison of two ideas

• B) A sequence of events

• D) An emphasis on a single idea

• C) A cause-and-effect relationship

Identify the error: 'She was hungry, and she didn't eat anything.' A) 'and' should be replaced with 'but' B) 'and' should be replaced with 'so' C) 'and' should be replaced with 'or' D) The sentence is correct as written.

• A) 'and' should be replaced with 'but'

• 'and' should be replaced with 'nor'

• 'and' should be replaced with 'for'

• 'and' should be replaced with 'yet'