Using Conjunctions (and, But, Or)

Approved & Edited by ProProfs Editorial Team

The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.

Learn about Our Editorial Process

| By AbrarAziz

AbrarAziz

Community Contributor

Quizzes Created: 1 | Total Attempts: 305

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 305 | Updated: Mar 21, 2023

Questions

Settings

Feedback

During the Quiz End of Quiz

Difficulty

Sequential Easy First Hard First

Create your own Quiz

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp Share on Pinterest Share on Email Copy to Clipboard Embed on your website

Using Conjunctions (And, But, Or) - Quiz

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. And

Explanation
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:
2.

We stayed at home _________ watched a movie.
- A.
  
  Bur
- B.
  
  And
- C.
  
  Or
Correct Answer
B. And

Explanation
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:

1
3.

Would you rather go swimming _________ to the movie?
- A.
  
  And
- B.
  
  Or
- C.
  
  But
Correct Answer
B. Or

Explanation
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:

1
4.

I wanted to buy a candy_________ didn't have enough money.
- A.
  
  But
- B.
  
  And
- C.
  
  Or
Correct Answer
A. But

Explanation
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:

1
5.

Mona is going for shopping________ then out for lunch.
- A.
  
  But
- B.
  
  Or
- C.
  
  And
Correct Answer
C. And

Explanation
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:
6.

Do you want tea _______ coffee?
- A.
  
  And
- B.
  
  Or
- C.
  
  But
Correct Answer
B. Or

Explanation
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:

1
7.

We can go by bus _______ we can walk.
- A.
  
  And
- B.
  
  But
- C.
  
  Or
Correct Answer
C. Or

Explanation
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:

4
8.

Would you like to take dancing __________ swimming lessons?
- A.
  
  And
- B.
  
  Or
- C.
  
  But
Correct Answer
B. Or

Explanation
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:

2
9.

Amal wants to play baseball,________ she can't hit the ball very well.
- A.
  
  And
- B.
  
  Or
- C.
  
  But
Correct Answer
C. But

Explanation
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:

1
10.

Please hand me the red book _______ the blue book.
- A.
  
  And
- B.
  
  But
- C.
  
  Or
Correct Answer
A. And

Explanation
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:

1

Quiz Review Timeline +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

Current Version
Mar 21, 2023

Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team
Dec 15, 2015

Quiz Created by
AbrarAziz

Using Conjunctions (And, But, Or)

The bus stopped ___________ the man got off.

We stayed at home _________ watched a movie.

Would you rather go swimming _________ to the movie?

I wanted to buy a candy_________ didn't have enough money.

Mona is going for shopping________ then out for lunch.

Do you want tea _______ coffee?

We can go by bus _______ we can walk.

Would you like to take dancing __________ swimming lessons?

Amal wants to play baseball,________ she can't hit the ball very well.

Please hand me the red book _______ the blue book.