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And, but, so, because

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Read the whole sentence, then choose the word or phrase that completes it.

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And adds more, but shows a surprise, so gives the result, and because gives the reason.

  1. Example 1Choose the joining word.

    The wind was cold ____ the sun was warm. sobecausebut

    The wind was cold, but the sun was warm.

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The kitten naps ____ it is sleepy. soorbecause

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Example · Choose the joining word.The wind was cold ____ the sun was warm. (so / because / but)The wind was cold, but the sun was warm.

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  1. The kitten naps ____ it is sleepy. (so / or / because)
  2. The pumpkins are big ____ the peas are small. (so / but / because)
  3. The baby was hungry ____ she cried. (because / so / or)
  4. The dogs drank water ____ they were thirsty. (so / or / because)
  5. The rabbit is scared ____ it runs. (so / because / or)
  6. The bread is warm ____ the milk is cold. (so / but / because)
  7. The doctor was kind ____ she helped children. (or / because / so)
  8. The horse ran ____ did not win the race. (because / so / but)
  9. The sheep ate grass ____ they were hungry. (so / because / or)
  10. The ant is little ____ the dogs are big. (so / but / because)
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And, but, so, because: Choose the joining word · answer key

  1. because
  2. but
  3. so
  4. because
  5. so
  6. but
  7. so
  8. but
  9. because
  10. but
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