Choose the correct conjunction to fill the blanks.

Here are the correct conjunctions for :

A. Choose the correct conjunction to fill the blanks.

1. They were poor and often suffered great hardship.
   • The conjunction "and" connects two related facts or consequences.
   • The correct option is a. and.
2. He overslept yesterday and missed the train this morning.
   • The conjunction "and" connects two actions where one is a consequence of the other.
   • The correct option is a. and.
3. That coat cannot be mine, for it is too big for me.
   • The conjunction "for" introduces the reason or explanation for the preceding statement.
   • The correct option is c. for.
4. He had never been to school, for he had no opportunity to read and write.
   • The conjunction "for" introduces the reason or explanation for the preceding statement.
   • The correct option is b. for.
5. This must not happen again, or you will be dismissed.
   • The conjunction "or" presents a negative consequence if the first condition is not met.
   • The correct option is c. or.
6. He tried hard, but he did not succeed.
   • The conjunction "but" introduces a contrasting idea to the preceding statement.
   • The correct option is b. but.

Here are the answers:

1. a. and
2. a. and
3. c. for
4. b. for
5. c. or
6. b. but

Write sentences with the following conjunctions:

• because: I went to bed early because I was tired.
• since: Since you're already here, could you help me with this task?
• although: Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.