Grade 7 English GRAMMAR IN USE:CONJUCTION AND , BUT,OR Quiz

1. Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: Wangari Maathai planted trees ____ taught people how to care for the environment.

or

but

because

and

Explanation:

Use 'and' to join two actions that both happened: she planted trees and she taught people.

2. Choose the correct conjunction: The hero tried to save the child, ____ the plan failed.

and

or

so

but

Explanation:

'But' shows a contrast: he tried to save the child, however the plan failed.

3. Choose the correct conjunction: Will you join the patrol ____ stay at home?

so

and

or

but

Explanation:

'Or' is used to show a choice between two options: join the patrol or stay at home.

4. Choose the correct conjunction: The heroine is kind ____ strong.

and

or

because

but

Explanation:

'And' links two qualities that both describe her: she is kind and strong.

5. Choose the correct conjunction: The scout can carry the flag ____ the drummer will.

because

but

or

and

Explanation:

'Or' shows an alternative between two people who could carry the flag.

6. Choose the correct conjunction: He is brave ____ he sometimes feels afraid.

so

or

but

and

Explanation:

'But' contrasts courage with occasional fear: he is brave, but he sometimes feels afraid.

7. Choose the correct conjunction: Mzee taught us to respect elders ____ to help our neighbours.

so

but

and

or

Explanation:

'And' links two good actions that Mzee taught: respect elders and help neighbours.

8. Choose the correct conjunction: You can study hard ____ you can ask for help from your teacher.

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so

but

or

Explanation:

'Or' offers two options you can choose between: study hard or ask for help.

9. Choose the correct conjunction: The heroine wanted to rescue the animals, ____ she could not find them.

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because

or

Explanation:

'But' shows contrast: she wanted to rescue them but could not find them.

10. Choose the correct conjunction: The leader spoke softly ____ everyone listened.

so

or

and

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Explanation:

'And' connects two actions that both happened: he spoke softly and everyone listened.

11. Choose the correct conjunction: Do you want to be courageous ____ be kind?

so

but

and

or

Explanation:

'Or' gives a choice between two qualities: be courageous or be kind.

12. Choose the correct conjunction: He trained hard ____ he became a good runner.

or

and

but

so

Explanation:

'And' links the training and the result as two related actions in sequence.

13. Choose the correct conjunction: Do you want to play football ____ play netball?

so

but

and

or

Explanation:

'Or' is correct because it offers a choice between two games.

14. Choose the correct conjunction: The heroine wanted to help the villagers ____ she had no money.

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and

because

or

Explanation:

'But' contrasts her desire to help with the obstacle (no money).

15. Choose the correct conjunction: They sang songs ____ danced around the fire.

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so

but

or

Explanation:

'And' joins two activities that happened together: singing and dancing.

16. Choose the correct conjunction: You must choose to practise the drill ____ watch others do it.

and

but

or

so

Explanation:

'Or' shows two alternatives: practise yourself or only watch others.

17. Choose the correct conjunction: The boy was weak ____ he had great courage.

and

so

but

or

Explanation:

'But' contrasts physical weakness with his strong courage.

18. Choose the correct conjunction: Mama asked us to fetch water ____ to sweep the compound.

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so

but

and

Explanation:

'And' connects two tasks Mama asked you to do: fetch water and sweep the compound.

19. Choose the correct conjunction: Would you like juice ____ milk?

so

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but

or

Explanation:

'Or' is used when offering a choice between drinks: juice or milk.

20. Choose the correct conjunction: He is a hero ____ he helps people in need.

and

or

so

but

Explanation:

'And' links two facts about him: he is a hero and he helps people.

21. Choose the correct conjunction: The heroine is young ____ wise.

so

or

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and

Explanation:

'But' shows a contrast that is often surprising: though young, she is wise.

22. Choose the correct conjunction: Finish your homework ____ go to play.

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so

but

Explanation:

'And' connects two commands in sequence: finish homework and then go to play.

23. Choose the correct conjunction: You can come now ____ come later.

or

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so

but

Explanation:

'Or' gives two time options: come now or come later.

24. Choose the correct conjunction: He wanted to fight ____ he refused to hurt others.

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so

but

or

Explanation:

'But' contrasts his desire to fight with his refusal to cause harm.

25. Choose the correct conjunction: She cleaned the school compound ____ collected the litter.

or

but

so

and

Explanation:

'And' links two activities she did: she cleaned and collected the litter.

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