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๐ Basic Conjunctions (and, but, or) – Quick Summary:
Conjunctions are joining words. 'And' adds information or connects similar ideas. 'But' shows contrast or opposite ideas. 'Or' presents a choice or alternative between options. They help us combine words, phrases, or short sentences.
๐ง๐ซ Instructions for Teachers & Students: Read each sentence and choose the correct conjunction: 'and', 'but', or 'or'. Then click “Show Answer” to see the right choice, a simple explanation, and a fresh example.
๐ง๐ซ Instructions for Teachers & Students: Read each sentence and choose the correct conjunction: 'and', 'but', or 'or'. Then click “Show Answer” to see the right choice, a simple explanation, and a fresh example.
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Conjunctions are the glue that holds our ideas together. To see how sentences are structured, you might like the
Sentence Structure hub.
And if you're ready for more joining words, the
Correlative Conjunctions worksheet
will introduce pairs like 'either...or' and 'neither...nor'.
✅ Solved Examples (20 Questions with Answers)
Let's learn how to use 'and', 'but', and 'or' correctly.
Solved Q.1
"I like apples _____ bananas." (and/but/or)
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Answer: and
Explanation: 'And' is used to join two similar or related things. The speaker likes both fruits.
Example: She bought bread and butter.
Explanation: 'And' is used to join two similar or related things. The speaker likes both fruits.
Example: She bought bread and butter.
Solved Q.2
"He is tired _____ he cannot sleep." (and/but/or)
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Answer: but
Explanation: 'But' shows contrast. Being tired usually leads to sleep, yet he cannot sleep—so the ideas oppose each other.
Example: She studied hard but didn't pass the test.
Explanation: 'But' shows contrast. Being tired usually leads to sleep, yet he cannot sleep—so the ideas oppose each other.
Example: She studied hard but didn't pass the test.
Solved Q.3
"Would you like tea _____ coffee?" (and/but/or)
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Answer: or
Explanation: 'Or' is used to offer a choice between two options. The listener can choose one.
Example: Do you want to go by bus or train?
Explanation: 'Or' is used to offer a choice between two options. The listener can choose one.
Example: Do you want to go by bus or train?
Solved Q.4
"It was raining, _____ we stayed indoors."
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Answer: so (or 'and') — but we focus on 'and'. Actually 'so' is also a conjunction, but for this worksheet we stick to and/but/or. Let's use 'and'.
Answer given: and
Example: The sun was shining and we went for a walk.
Answer given: and
Example: The sun was shining and we went for a walk.
Solved Q.5
"She wants to go out, _____ she has too much work."
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Answer: but
Example: He loves ice-cream but he is on a diet.
Example: He loves ice-cream but he is on a diet.
Solved Q.6
"I can read _____ write Hindi."
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Answer: and
Example: He can sing and dance.
Example: He can sing and dance.
Solved Q.7
"Is your birthday in March _____ April?"
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Answer: or
Example: Should we turn left or right?
Example: Should we turn left or right?
Solved Q.8
"The food was delicious _____ the service was slow."
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Answer: but
Example: The movie was long but interesting.
Example: The movie was long but interesting.
Solved Q.9
"She packed her bag _____ left for school."
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Answer: and
Example: He finished his work and went home.
Example: He finished his work and went home.
Solved Q.10
"You can have juice _____ water, not both."
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Answer: or
Example: You must choose the red pen or the blue one.
Example: You must choose the red pen or the blue one.
Solved Q.11
"I invited her _____ she didn't come."
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Answer: but
Example: He called me but I missed the call.
Example: He called me but I missed the call.
Solved Q.12
"My brother _____ I went to the market."
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Answer: and
Example: The teacher and the students laughed.
Example: The teacher and the students laughed.
Solved Q.13
"Hurry up _____ you will miss the bus." (and/but/or)
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Answer: or
Example: Study hard or you will fail.
Example: Study hard or you will fail.
Solved Q.14
"She is rich _____ unhappy."
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Answer: but
Example: He is young but wise.
Example: He is young but wise.
Solved Q.15
"We can watch a movie _____ play a game."
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Answer: or
Example: Let's eat out or order in.
Example: Let's eat out or order in.
Solved Q.16
"The dog barked _____ wagged its tail."
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Answer: and
Example: The baby smiled and clapped.
Example: The baby smiled and clapped.
Solved Q.17
"I want to go, _____ I don't have time."
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Answer: but
Example: She likes the dress but it's too expensive.
Example: She likes the dress but it's too expensive.
Solved Q.18
"Would you prefer a sandwich _____ a burger?"
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Answer: or
Example: Will you come today or tomorrow?
Example: Will you come today or tomorrow?
Solved Q.19
"He opened the door _____ entered the room."
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Answer: and
Example: She stood up and walked away.
Example: She stood up and walked away.
Solved Q.20
"He is small _____ very strong."
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Answer: but
Example: The car is old but reliable.
Example: The car is old but reliable.
In Hindi, 'and' is เคเคฐ, 'but' is เคฒेเคिเคจ/เคชเคฐंเคคु, and 'or' is เคฏा. Explore more connectors at the
Avyay Hub.
And when you're ready for paired conjunctions, the
Correlative Conjunctions worksheet
will introduce you to 'either...or' and 'neither...nor'.
✏️ Practice Questions (20 Questions with Answers)
Now choose the correct conjunction: 'and', 'but', or 'or'.
Practice Q.1
"I have a pen _____ a pencil."
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Answer: and
Example: She has a cat and a dog.
Example: She has a cat and a dog.
Practice Q.2
"Would you like chocolate _____ vanilla?"
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Answer: or
Example: Is it a boy or a girl?
Example: Is it a boy or a girl?
Practice Q.3
"She is kind _____ everyone likes her."
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Answer: and
Example: He is funny and we laugh a lot.
Example: He is funny and we laugh a lot.
Practice Q.4
"I wanted to call _____ my phone was dead."
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Answer: but
Example: She tried her best but couldn't win.
Example: She tried her best but couldn't win.
Practice Q.5
"You can stay _____ you can leave."
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Answer: or
Example: You can agree or disagree.
Example: You can agree or disagree.
Practice Q.6
"He loves reading _____ writing stories."
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Answer: and
Example: She likes singing and dancing.
Example: She likes singing and dancing.
Practice Q.7
"The cake looks good _____ doesn't taste great."
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Answer: but
Example: The house is big but old.
Example: The house is big but old.
Practice Q.8
"We can go hiking _____ stay home."
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Answer: or
Example: Let's read or watch a movie.
Example: Let's read or watch a movie.
Practice Q.9
"I washed the dishes _____ dried them."
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Answer: and
Example: He packed his bag and left.
Example: He packed his bag and left.
Practice Q.10
"She is smart _____ sometimes lazy."
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Answer: but
Example: He is friendly but shy.
Example: He is friendly but shy.
Practice Q.11
"Do you want to play indoors _____ outdoors?"
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Answer: or
Example: Shall we walk or take a cab?
Example: Shall we walk or take a cab?
Practice Q.12
"I love my parents _____ I respect them."
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Answer: and
Example: She is kind and helpful.
Example: She is kind and helpful.
Practice Q.13
"The sun was shining _____ it was still cold."
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Answer: but
Example: The food was spicy but tasty.
Example: The food was spicy but tasty.
Practice Q.14
"Wear a jacket _____ you'll catch a cold."
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Answer: or
Example: Hurry up or we'll be late.
Example: Hurry up or we'll be late.
Practice Q.15
"She writes neatly _____ quickly."
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Answer: and
Example: He speaks clearly and loudly.
Example: He speaks clearly and loudly.
Practice Q.16
"I want to buy a new phone _____ I don't have enough money."
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Answer: but
Example: She likes the bag but it's costly.
Example: She likes the bag but it's costly.
Practice Q.17
"Do you study better in the morning _____ at night?"
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Answer: or
Example: Do you prefer coffee or tea?
Example: Do you prefer coffee or tea?
Practice Q.18
"They sang _____ danced all night."
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Answer: and
Example: We ate and chatted.
Example: We ate and chatted.
Practice Q.19
"He is rich _____ he is not happy."
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Answer: but
Example: She is famous but humble.
Example: She is famous but humble.
Practice Q.20
"You can write with a pen _____ a pencil."
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Answer: or
Example: Paint it black or white.
Example: Paint it black or white.
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๐ Challenge Questions (10 Questions with Answers)
These questions test your ability to choose the right conjunction in slightly trickier sentences.
Challenge Q.1
"She wants to buy a new dress, _____ she doesn't know which colour to pick."
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Answer: but
Example: He wants to travel, but he has no leave.
Example: He wants to travel, but he has no leave.
Challenge Q.2
"We can go to the beach, _____ we can visit the museum."
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Answer: or
Example: You can take a bus, or you can walk.
Example: You can take a bus, or you can walk.
Challenge Q.3
"I like both tea _____ coffee." (Hint: with 'both' we use...)
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Answer: and
Example: Both my brother and my sister came.
Example: Both my brother and my sister came.
Challenge Q.4
"He didn't study, _____ he still passed the test."
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Answer: but
Example: She didn't practice, but she played well.
Example: She didn't practice, but she played well.
Challenge Q.5
"You must hurry, _____ you will miss the train."
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Answer: or
Example: Work hard, or you'll regret it.
Example: Work hard, or you'll regret it.
Challenge Q.6
"I need a book _____ a notebook for class."
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Answer: and
Example: She bought a pen and a pencil.
Example: She bought a pen and a pencil.
Challenge Q.7
"He tried to call, _____ the line was busy."
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Answer: but
Example: I knocked, but no one answered.
Example: I knocked, but no one answered.
Challenge Q.8
"Should I wear the red shirt _____ the blue one?"
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Answer: or
Example: Will you come today or tomorrow?
Example: Will you come today or tomorrow?
Challenge Q.9
"The movie was scary _____ I enjoyed it."
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Answer: but
Example: The task was difficult but I completed it.
Example: The task was difficult but I completed it.
Challenge Q.10
"She can play the guitar _____ the piano."
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Answer: and
Example: He can cook and bake.
Example: He can cook and bake.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
FAQ 1
What is a conjunction?
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Answer: A conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases, or sentences together. Common conjunctions: and, but, or, so, because.
FAQ 2
When do we use 'and'?
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Answer: 'And' is used to join two similar ideas or to add information. Example: "I like reading and writing."
FAQ 3
When do we use 'but'?
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Answer: 'But' shows contrast or opposite ideas. It connects two different or unexpected things. Example: "She is tired but happy."
FAQ 4
When do we use 'or'?
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Answer: 'Or' presents a choice or alternative between two or more options. Example: "Do you want tea or coffee?"
FAQ 5
Can we use a comma before 'and', 'but', 'or'?
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Answer: When joining two complete sentences (independent clauses), we often use a comma before 'and', 'but', 'or'. Example: "I wanted to go, but I was too tired."
