Using Conjunctions (And, But, Or)
This quiz about combine the sentences using the conjunctions.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The bus stopped ___________ the man got off.
- A.
And
- B.
But
- C.
Or
Correct Answer
A. AndExplanation
The word "and" is the correct answer because it indicates a continuation or sequence of actions. In this sentence, the bus stopped, and then the man got off. The word "and" connects these two actions together, showing that they happened one after the other.Rate this question:
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- 2.
We stayed at home _________ watched a movie.
- A.
Bur
- B.
And
- C.
Or
Correct Answer
B. AndExplanation
The correct answer is "and" because it indicates that both actions of staying at home and watching a movie were done together. "And" is a coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more words or phrases that have equal importance in a sentence. In this case, it shows that the speaker stayed at home and also watched a movie.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Would you rather go swimming _________ to the movie?
- A.
And
- B.
Or
- C.
But
Correct Answer
B. OrExplanation
The word "or" is the correct answer because it is used to present a choice between two options. In this case, the question is asking whether the person would prefer to go swimming or go to the movie.Rate this question:
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- 4.
I wanted to buy a candy_________ didn't have enough money.
- A.
But
- B.
And
- C.
Or
Correct Answer
A. ButExplanation
The correct answer is "but" because it indicates a contrast between the desire to buy a candy and the lack of sufficient money. The word "but" is commonly used to introduce a contradictory or opposing statement, making it appropriate in this context.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Mona is going for shopping________ then out for lunch.
- A.
But
- B.
Or
- C.
And
Correct Answer
C. AndExplanation
The correct answer is "and" because it indicates that Mona is going for shopping first and then she is going out for lunch.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Do you want tea _______ coffee?
- A.
And
- B.
Or
- C.
But
Correct Answer
B. OrExplanation
The word "or" is the correct answer because it is used to present two alternatives or choices. In the given sentence, the speaker is asking whether the person wants tea or coffee, implying that they can choose one of the two options.Rate this question:
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- 7.
We can go by bus _______ we can walk.
- A.
And
- B.
But
- C.
Or
Correct Answer
C. OrExplanation
The correct answer is "or" because it suggests that there are two options: either we can go by bus or we can walk. It implies that these are mutually exclusive choices, and we can choose one of them.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Would you like to take dancing __________ swimming lessons?
- A.
And
- B.
Or
- C.
But
Correct Answer
B. OrExplanation
The word "or" is the correct answer because it presents a choice between two options - dancing lessons or swimming lessons. This indicates that the person can choose to take either dancing lessons or swimming lessons, but not both at the same time.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Amal wants to play baseball,________ she can't hit the ball very well.
- A.
And
- B.
Or
- C.
But
Correct Answer
C. ButExplanation
The word "but" is used to show contrast or contradiction between two ideas. In this context, it suggests that although Amal wants to play baseball, she is unable to hit the ball very well.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Please hand me the red book _______ the blue book.
- A.
And
- B.
But
- C.
Or
Correct Answer
A. AndExplanation
The correct answer is "and" because it indicates that the speaker wants both the red book and the blue book, implying that they want both books together.Rate this question:
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