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And Or But (Beginner Level)

March 23, 2019 - A1pdf

Fill in the blanks with and or but. This grammar exercise is meant for beginner level students.
Progress 0 of 12 answered
1In summer it is hot ............... humid.
Wrong!
And is used to connect ideas that are similar.
2The coat was really expensive ............... I bought it.
Wrong!
But is used to connect opposite or contrasting ideas.
3It was an exciting project ............... I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of it.
Wrong!
And is used to connect ideas that are similar.
4The test was easy ............... I failed.
Wrong!
But is used to connect opposite or contrasting ideas.
5I waited for a long time ............... he didn't arrive.
Wrong!
But is used to connect opposite or contrasting ideas.
6I waited for a long time ............... at last he arrived.
Wrong!
And is used to connect ideas that are similar.
7I searched everywhere ............... I could not find my key.
Wrong!
But is used to connect opposite or contrasting ideas.
8She studied hard ............... passed the test.
Wrong!
9He looks reserved ............... he is actually very sociable.
Wrong!
But is used to connect opposite or contrasting ideas.
10My application was late ............... they accepted it.
Wrong!
But is used to connect opposite or contrasting ideas.
11I had the required qualifications ............... I didn't get the job.
Wrong!
But is used to connect opposite or contrasting ideas.
12She took the money ............... left without saying anything.
Wrong!
And is used to connect ideas that are similar.
Done.
Score: 0/12

Answers

  1. In summer it is hot and humid.
  2. The coat was really expensive but I bought it.
  3. It was an exciting project and I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of it.
  4. The test was easy but I failed.
  5. I waited for a long time but he didn’t arrive.
  6. I waited for a long time and at last he arrived.
  7. I searched everywhere but I could not find my key.
  8. She studied hard and passed the test.
  9. He looks reserved but he is actually very sociable.
  10. My application was late but they accepted it.
  11. I had the required qualifications but I didn’t get the job.
  12. She took the money and left without saying anything.
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