Question

CONJUNCTIONS 1
Complete with and, because and but.
Don’t forget to add a comma when you use “but”.
1. They stayed at home ___________________ it was raining heavily.
2. She had breakfast ___________________ then she left.
3. I wanted to help him ___________________ he said he could do it himself.
4. I like Sally ___________________ I don't like Bob.
5. She is happy ___________________ her cake tastes good.
6. I cannot come ___________________ I don’t have time.
7. You can climb up the tree ___________________ you must be careful.
8. She came in ___________________ sat down.
9. I laughed ___________________ Tom had told me a joke.
10. We had dinner, watched TV ___________________ then we went to bed.
11. The exam was difficult ___________________ Bob passed it easily.
12. I can't buy a new car ___________________ I haven't got enough money.
13. It is very late ___________________ I'm very tired.
14. I wanted to visit her ___________________ I didn’t have any time.
15. He listened to her carefully ___________________ then he told her what she could do.
16. I can't help you, ___________________ you should ask Mary.
17. She went to bed early ___________________ she was tired.
18. In the morning I always have coffee ___________________ toast.
19. She likes her ___________________ she is always friendly.
20. She wanted to open the door ___________________ she couldn’t find the key.

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Answer 1

1. because

2. and

3. but

4. but

5. because

6. because

7. but

8. and

9. because

10. and

11. but

12. because

13. and

14. but

15. and

16. but

17. because

18. and

19. and

20. but