And vs. But

Fill in the blanks with and or but. This grammar exercise is meant for beginner level students.

1. In winter it is cold ………………………….. dry.

and

but

Correct! Wrong!

2. The evening was really hot …………………………. we felt lethargic.

and

but

Correct! Wrong!

And is used to connect two ideas that are logically related.

3. The milk was really sweet …………………………… we liked it very much.

and

but

Correct! Wrong!

4. The shoes were expensive ……………………………… I bought them.

but

and

Correct! Wrong!

But is used to connect two contrasting ideas.

5. The exam was tough ……………………………… I passed somehow.

and

but

Correct! Wrong!

But is used to connect two contrasting ideas.

6. It was a wonderful party …………………………… I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it.

and

but

Correct! Wrong!

And is used to connect two ideas that are logically related.

7. I waited and waited …………………………….. no one came.

and

but

Correct! Wrong!

But is used to connect two contrasting ideas.

8. I tried again and again ………………………….. at last I succeeded.

and

but

Correct! Wrong!

And is used to connect two ideas that are logically related.

9. I searched everywhere ……………………………… I couldn’t find him anywhere.

and

but

Correct! Wrong!

But is used to connect two contrasting ideas.

10. My application was late ………………………….. they rejected it.

and

but

Correct! Wrong!

And is used to connect two ideas that are logically related.

11. She looks reserved ………………………….. she is actually quite affable.

and

but

Correct! Wrong!

But is used to connect two contrasting ideas.

12. He took off his shoes …………………………….. entered the temple.

and

but

Correct! Wrong!

And is used to connect two ideas that are logically related.

Answers

In winter it is cold and dry.
The evening was really hot and we felt lethargic.
The milk was really sweet and we liked it very much.
The shoes were expensive but I bought them.
The exam was tough but I passed somehow.
It was a wonderful party and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it.
I waited and waited but no one came.
I tried again and again and at last I succeeded.
I searched everywhere but I couldn’t find him anywhere.
My application was late and they rejected it.
She looks reserved but she is actually quite affable.
He took off his shoes and entered the temple.