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And vs. But

May 5, 2022 - B2pdf

 

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

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1In winter it is cold ............... dry.
Wrong!
2The evening was really hot ............... we felt lethargic.
Wrong!
And is used to connect two ideas that are logically related.
3The milk was really sweet ............... we liked it very much.
Wrong!
4The shoes were expensive ............... I bought them.
Wrong!
But is used to connect two contrasting ideas.
5The exam was tough ............... I passed somehow.
Wrong!
But is used to connect two contrasting ideas.
6It was a wonderful party ............... I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it.
Wrong!
And is used to connect two ideas that are logically related.
7I waited and waited ............... no one came.
Wrong!
But is used to connect two contrasting ideas.
8I tried again and again ............... at last I succeeded.
Wrong!
And is used to connect two ideas that are logically related.
9I searched everywhere ............... I couldn’t find him anywhere.
Wrong!
But is used to connect two contrasting ideas.
10My application was late ............... they rejected it.
Wrong!
And is used to connect two ideas that are logically related.
11She looks reserved ............... she is actually quite affable.
Wrong!
But is used to connect two contrasting ideas.
12He took off his shoes ............... entered the temple.
Wrong!
And is used to connect two ideas that are logically related.
Done.
Score: 0/12

Answers

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