1. I wanted to go for a walk, ___ it was raining.
- A. and
- B. but
- C. or
- D. so
- E. yet
B. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a contrast between wanting to walk and the reality of it raining.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" suggests addition, which does not fit the context.
- C (or): Incorrect; "or" implies an alternative that isn't present here.
- D (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence rather than a contrast.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" could work in some contexts but is less common in this structure.
2. She likes to read novels, ___ she prefers non-fiction.
- A. and
- B. or
- C. but
- D. for
- E. so
C. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a contrast between liking novels and preferring non-fiction.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" indicates addition rather than contrast.
- B (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests an alternative, which does not apply here.
- D (for): Incorrect; "for" introduces a reason but doesn't provide contrast.
- E (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a result, not a contradiction.
3. He will go to the party, ___ he is not feeling well.
- A. and
- B. because
- C. although
- D. if
- E. yet
C. although
"Although" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a contrast between going to the party and feeling unwell.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not express contrast.
- B (because): Incorrect; "because" introduces a reason, which is not fitting here.
- D (if): Incorrect; "if" introduces a condition, not contrast.
- E (yet): Incorrect; while "yet" could work, "although" is more direct in showing contrast.
4. I can go to the movies tonight, ___ I have to finish my homework first.
- A. and
- B. but
- C. because
- D. if
- E. so
B. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it shows a contrast between wanting to go to the movies and needing to finish homework first.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" suggests addition rather than a contrasting condition.
- C (because): Incorrect; "because" introduces a reason but does not indicate contrast.
- D (if): Incorrect; "if" suggests a condition rather than a contrast.
- E (so): Incorrect; "so" indicates a consequence rather than a contrast.
5. You can have tea, ___ you can have coffee.
- A. but
- B. or
- C. and
- D. for
- E. yet
B. or
"Or" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a choice between having tea or coffee.
- A (but): Incorrect; "but" introduces contrast rather than choice.
- C (and): Incorrect; "and" implies both options are available, which changes the meaning.
- D (for): Incorrect; "for" introduces a reason, not a choice.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates a contrast, not a choice.
6. He is not only a great singer, ___ he is also an excellent dancer.
- A. and
- B. but
- C. so
- D. or
- E. for
B. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces an addition of information in a contrastive form.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" simply adds information without contrast.
- C (so): Incorrect; "so" indicates a consequence rather than an addition of qualities.
- D (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests an alternative which is not applicable here.
- E (for): Incorrect; "for" is used to provide reasons, not to connect contrasting ideas.
7. She will go to the party, ___ she is invited.
- A. if
- B. unless
- C. because
- D. and
- E. but
C. because
"Because" is the correct conjunction as it introduces the reason for going to the party.
- A (if): Incorrect; "if" indicates a condition that must be met, not a reason.
- B (unless): Incorrect; "unless" suggests a negative condition, which does not fit here.
- D (and): Incorrect; "and" would suggest additional information rather than a reason.
- E (but): Incorrect; "but" introduces contrast, not causation.
8. I’ll stay home, ___ it rains.
- A. and
- B. because
- C. if
- D. although
- E. yet
C. if
"If" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a condition for staying home.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not express a condition.
- B (because): Incorrect; "because" indicates a reason, not a condition.
- D (although): Incorrect; "although" introduces a contrast, not a condition.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, not a condition.
9. I will call you later, ___ I have some time.
- A. and
- B. if
- C. but
- D. for
- E. or
B. if
"If" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a condition for calling later.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not express a condition.
- C (but): Incorrect; "but" introduces a contrast, not a condition.
- D (for): Incorrect; "for" introduces a reason, not a condition.
- E (or): Incorrect; "or" implies an alternative, not a condition.
10. She is clever, ___ she is lazy.
- A. and
- B. for
- C. but
- D. or
- E. yet
C. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it contrasts being clever with being lazy.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" indicates addition, which does not apply here.
- B (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason rather than a contrast.
- D (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests an alternative, which is not fitting here.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" could be correct but is less common in this context.
11. You can go to the party, ___ you can stay home.
- A. and
- B. or
- C. but
- D. so
- E. yet
B. or
"Or" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a choice between attending the party and staying home.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" suggests both options are true, which is not the case.
- C (but): Incorrect; "but" introduces a contrast, which is not fitting here.
- D (so): Incorrect; "so" indicates a consequence rather than a choice.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" suggests contrast, not a choice.
12. I would go for a swim, ___ I don’t have my swimsuit.
- A. but
- B. and
- C. so
- D. or
- E. for
A. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a contrast between wanting to swim and not having a swimsuit.
- B (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information rather than contrast.
- C (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence rather than a contrast.
- D (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests an alternative which does not apply here.
- E (for): Incorrect; "for" introduces a reason, not contrast.
13. We can either go to the beach, ___ we can go to the mountains.
- A. and
- B. or
- C. but
- D. yet
- E. for
B. or
"Or" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a choice between two alternatives.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" suggests both options are possible at the same time.
- C (but): Incorrect; "but" implies contrast, not choice.
- D (yet): Incorrect; "yet" introduces contrast, not a choice.
- E (for): Incorrect; "for" introduces a reason, not a choice.
14. She was late, ___ she missed the beginning of the show.
- A. but
- B. and
- C. for
- D. so
- E. yet
D. so
"So" is the correct conjunction as it indicates the consequence of being late.
- A (but): Incorrect; "but" implies contrast rather than a consequence.
- B (and): Incorrect; "and" simply adds information without indicating a consequence.
- C (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which is not applicable here.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, not a consequence.
15. I will eat pizza, ___ I will have pasta.
- A. and
- B. but
- C. yet
- D. or
- E. for
A. and
"And" is the correct conjunction as it adds the information of having pizza and pasta.
- B (but): Incorrect; "but" indicates contrast, which does not apply here.
- C (yet): Incorrect; "yet" suggests contrast, not addition.
- D (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice, not an addition.
- E (for): Incorrect; "for" introduces a reason rather than a conjunction of addition.
16. The car broke down, ___ we took a taxi.
- A. and
- B. for
- C. so
- D. but
- E. yet
C. so
"So" is the correct conjunction as it indicates the consequence of the car breaking down.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" would add information without indicating consequence.
- B (for): Incorrect; "for" implies a reason rather than a result.
- D (but): Incorrect; "but" introduces contrast, not a consequence.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" suggests contrast, not a consequence.
17. He is very tall, ___ his brother is quite short.
- A. but
- B. and
- C. or
- D. so
- E. for
A. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces contrast between their heights.
- B (and): Incorrect; "and" suggests both are true, which does not fit the contrast.
- C (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice, which is not applicable here.
- D (so): Incorrect; "so" indicates consequence, not contrast.
- E (for): Incorrect; "for" introduces a reason, not a contrasting conjunction.
18. You can join us for dinner, ___ you finish your work.
- A. and
- B. if
- C. but
- D. or
- E. yet
B. if
"If" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a condition for joining.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not indicate a condition.
- C (but): Incorrect; "but" introduces contrast, which is not the case.
- D (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests an alternative, not a condition.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, not a condition.
19. I like both coffee, ___ tea.
- A. and
- B. but
- C. or
- D. so
- E. yet
A. and
"And" is the correct conjunction as it indicates addition, suggesting both items are liked.
- B (but): Incorrect; "but" implies contrast, not addition.
- C (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice, which does not apply here.
- D (so): Incorrect; "so" implies consequence, not addition.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, not addition.
20. The concert was canceled, ___ the band was sick.
- A. because
- B. so
- C. and
- D. or
- E. yet
A. because
"Because" is the correct conjunction as it introduces the reason for the concert being canceled.
- B (so): Incorrect; "so" suggests a consequence, while the reason is presented here.
- C (and): Incorrect; "and" merely adds information without indicating a reason.
- D (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice, not a reason.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" introduces contrast, which does not apply here.
21. I wanted to go for a walk, ___ it started to rain.
- A. yet
- B. and
- C. but
- D. or
- E. so
C. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces contrast between the desire to walk and the reality of rain.
- A (yet): Incorrect; "yet" also indicates contrast, but "but" fits better in this context.
- B (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information rather than showing contrast.
- D (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice, which does not apply here.
- E (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence rather than contrast.
22. We can go to the movies, ___ we can stay home and watch a film.
- A. and
- B. but
- C. for
- D. or
- E. yet
D. or
"Or" is the correct conjunction as it presents a choice between two options.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" suggests both options are possible, which is not the case here.
- B (but): Incorrect; "but" introduces contrast, not choice.
- C (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not fit here.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, not choice.
23. I enjoy reading, ___ I don’t have much time.
- A. and
- B. but
- C. so
- D. or
- E. for
B. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it shows contrast between enjoyment and lack of time.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" suggests both are true at the same time, which is contradictory here.
- C (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence rather than contrast.
- D (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice, which is not applicable here.
- E (for): Incorrect; "for" introduces a reason, which does not fit this context.
24. You can study for the test, ___ you can take a break and relax.
- A. or
- B. but
- C. so
- D. and
- E. for
A. or
"Or" is the correct conjunction as it presents a choice between studying and taking a break.
- B (but): Incorrect; "but" indicates contrast, which is not applicable here.
- C (so): Incorrect; "so" suggests a consequence rather than choice.
- D (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information rather than presenting an alternative.
- E (for): Incorrect; "for" introduces a reason, which does not fit here.
25. She was determined to succeed, ___ she knew it would require immense effort and dedication.
- A. because
- B. although
- C. yet
- D. so
- E. but
D. so
"So" is the correct conjunction, indicating a logical conclusion that follows her determination to succeed.
- A (because): Incorrect; "because" would imply a reason, not a result.
- B (although): Incorrect; "although" introduces a contrast, which doesn’t fit the sentence structure.
- C (yet): Incorrect; "yet" suggests a contradiction, which is not applicable here.
- E (but): Incorrect; "but" implies a contrast, which does not align with the context of determination and effort.
26. She studied hard, ___ she passed the exam with flying colors.
- A. so
- B. but
- C. and
- D. for
- E. yet
A. so
"So" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a result or consequence of studying hard.
- B (but): Incorrect; "but" introduces contrast, which does not apply here.
- C (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information without indicating a consequence.
- D (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which is not relevant here.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, not a result.
27. He is a great player, ___ he needs to work on his teamwork.
- A. yet
- B. so
- C. and
- D. for
- E. but
E. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces contrast between being a great player and needing improvement.
- A (yet): Incorrect; "yet" could fit but "but" is more commonly used in this context.
- B (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence, which does not apply here.
- C (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information rather than indicating contrast.
- D (for): Incorrect; "for" introduces a reason, which is not appropriate here.
28. We should hurry, ___ we will be late for the meeting.
- A. or
- B. but
- C. for
- D. and
- E. so
E. so
"So" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a consequence of not hurrying.
- A (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice, which does not fit here.
- B (but): Incorrect; "but" introduces contrast, which is not applicable here.
- C (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not apply in this case.
- D (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information rather than indicating a consequence.
29. I wanted to buy a new car, ___ I didn’t have enough money.
- A. and
- B. so
- C. but
- D. for
- E. yet
C. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces contrast between wanting a new car and not having enough money.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" suggests both actions are possible, which contradicts the situation.
- B (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence rather than contrast.
- D (for): Incorrect; "for" introduces a reason, which does not fit here.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" suggests contrast but is less commonly used in this context than "but."
30. The weather was terrible, ___ we decided to stay indoors.
- A. for
- B. and
- C. but
- D. so
- E. or
D. so
"So" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a consequence of the terrible weather.
- A (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not apply here.
- B (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information rather than indicating a consequence.
- C (but): Incorrect; "but" introduces contrast, which is not relevant here.
- E (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice, which does not fit the situation.
31. I was tired, ___ I went to bed early.
- A. so
- B. yet
- C. and
- D. or
- E. for
A. so
"So" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a consequence of being tired.
- B (yet): Incorrect; "yet" suggests contrast, which does not apply here.
- C (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information without indicating a consequence.
- D (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice, which is not applicable here.
- E (for): Incorrect; "for" introduces a reason, which is not relevant.
32. She can sing beautifully, ___ she doesn’t like to perform in public.
- A. but
- B. and
- C. for
- D. yet
- E. so
A. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces contrast between her ability and her reluctance.
- B (and): Incorrect; "and" suggests both statements are true without contrast.
- C (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not fit here.
- D (yet): Incorrect; "yet" could fit but "but" is more commonly used in this context.
- E (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence rather than contrast.
33. The project was successful, ___ it faced numerous challenges along the way.
- A. for
- B. despite
- C. and
- D. because
- E. although
E. although
"Although" is the correct conjunction, indicating that the success occurred in spite of the challenges.
- A (for): Incorrect; "for" implies a reason, which does not fit here.
- B (despite): Incorrect; "despite" would need a different structure in this sentence.
- C (and): Incorrect; "and" would suggest that the challenges were a contributing factor to success, which is not the case.
- D (because): Incorrect; "because" would imply causation, which contradicts the context of facing challenges.
34. He was late, ___ he missed the beginning of the movie.
- A. so
- B. yet
- C. and
- D. or
- E. but
A. so
"So" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a consequence of being late.
- B (yet): Incorrect; "yet" suggests contrast, which does not apply here.
- C (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information rather than indicating a consequence.
- D (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice, which is not applicable.
- E (but): Incorrect; "but" introduces contrast, which is not relevant in this context.
35. She loves to swim, ___ she prefers to do it in the ocean.
- A. for
- B. so
- C. yet
- D. but
- E. and
D. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces contrast between her love for swimming and her preference for the ocean.
- A (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which is not applicable here.
- B (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence, which does not fit this context.
- C (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, but "but" is more commonly used in this situation.
- E (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information without indicating contrast.
36. I will go to the party, ___ I’ll bring some snacks.
- A. and
- B. yet
- C. or
- D. so
- E. for
A. and
"And" is the correct conjunction as it adds information about going to the party and bringing snacks.
- B (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, which does not apply here.
- C (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice, which is not applicable in this context.
- D (so): Incorrect; "so" indicates a consequence, which does not fit here.
- E (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not fit this situation.
37. He must study hard, ___ he will fail the exam.
- A. and
- B. so
- C. but
- D. for
- E. or
B. so
"So" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a consequence of studying hard.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" suggests both actions are true without indicating a consequence.
- C (but): Incorrect; "but" introduces contrast, which is not applicable here.
- D (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not fit this context.
- E (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice, which is not relevant.
38. I would go to the park, ___ it’s raining.
- A. and
- B. but
- C. for
- D. or
- E. yet
B. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces contrast between wanting to go and the rain.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not indicate contrast, making it unsuitable here.
- C (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not apply.
- D (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice rather than a contrast.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" could work but is less common than "but" in this context.
39. He was very tired, ___ he decided to take a nap.
- A. for
- B. so
- C. and
- D. yet
- E. or
B. so
"So" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a consequence of being tired.
- A (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which is not relevant here.
- C (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information without indicating a consequence.
- D (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, which does not apply.
- E (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice, which is not applicable.
40. I can go to the concert, ___ I can stay home.
- A. and
- B. or
- C. yet
- D. but
- E. for
B. or
"Or" is the correct conjunction as it presents a choice between going to the concert and staying home.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not indicate a choice, which is essential here.
- C (yet): Incorrect; "yet" suggests contrast, which does not apply in this case.
- D (but): Incorrect; "but" introduces contrast rather than choice.
- E (for): Incorrect; "for" implies a reason, which does not fit the context.
41. You can have ice cream, ___ you can have cake.
- A. and
- B. or
- C. but
- D. so
- E. yet
B. or
"Or" is the correct conjunction as it presents a choice between having ice cream or cake.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" suggests both options are available without indicating a choice.
- C (but): Incorrect; "but" introduces contrast, which does not fit here.
- D (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence, which is not applicable.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, which is not relevant in this context.
42. She is not only a great singer, ___ also a talented dancer.
- A. or
- B. but
- C. and
- D. so
- E. for
B. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it is used in the construction "not only... but also," emphasizing both qualities.
- A (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice rather than addition.
- C (and): Incorrect; while "and" could fit, "but" is more appropriate in this specific phrasing.
- D (so): Incorrect; "so" indicates a consequence rather than an addition.
- E (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which is not relevant here.
43. He likes to travel, ___ he doesn’t like flying.
- A. and
- B. but
- C. or
- D. so
- E. yet
B. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces contrast between his love for travel and his dislike for flying.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not express contrast, making it unsuitable here.
- C (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice rather than a contrast.
- D (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence, which does not fit this context.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" could also work but is less common in this context than "but."
44. I wanted to go hiking, ___ it started raining.
- A. yet
- B. and
- C. or
- D. so
- E. but
E. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a contrast between wanting to hike and the weather condition.
- A (yet): Incorrect; "yet" suggests contrast but is less commonly used than "but" in this context.
- B (and): Incorrect; "and" does not indicate contrast, making it unsuitable here.
- C (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice rather than a contrast.
- D (so): Incorrect; "so" indicates a consequence, which is not relevant.
45. I will finish my work, ___ I can join you later.
- A. and
- B. for
- C. so
- D. yet
- E. but
C. so
"So" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a consequence of finishing work before joining.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information without indicating a consequence.
- B (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not apply here.
- D (yet): Incorrect; "yet" introduces contrast, which is not relevant.
- E (but): Incorrect; "but" suggests contrast, which does not fit this context.
46. She will study hard, ___ she will pass the exam.
- A. but
- B. so
- C. and
- D. yet
- E. or
B. so
"So" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a consequence of studying hard.
- A (but): Incorrect; "but" introduces contrast, which is not applicable here.
- C (and): Incorrect; "and" suggests both statements are true without indicating a consequence.
- D (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, which does not apply.
- E (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice, which is not relevant.
47. He doesn’t like coffee, ___ he prefers tea.
- A. so
- B. for
- C. but
- D. and
- E. yet
C. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces contrast between not liking coffee and preferring tea.
- A (so): Incorrect; "so" indicates a consequence, which is not applicable here.
- B (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not apply.
- D (and): Incorrect; "and" does not indicate contrast, making it unsuitable here.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" could also work but is less common than "but" in this context.
48. You can stay home, ___ you can come with us.
- A. or
- B. but
- C. and
- D. for
- E. so
A. or
"Or" is the correct conjunction as it presents a choice between staying home or coming with them.
- B (but): Incorrect; "but" suggests contrast rather than choice.
- C (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information without indicating a choice.
- D (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not apply here.
- E (so): Incorrect; "so" indicates a consequence, which is not relevant.
49. I wanted to eat pizza, ___ my friend wanted sushi.
- A. and
- B. but
- C. for
- D. or
- E. yet
B. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces contrast between the speaker's preference and their friend's preference.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not express contrast, making it unsuitable here.
- C (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not apply.
- D (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice rather than a contrast.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast but is less common in this context than "but."
50. The team played well, ___ they didn’t win the game.
- A. and
- B. yet
- C. so
- D. but
- E. for
B. yet
"Yet" is the correct conjunction as it indicates contrast between playing well and not winning.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not indicate contrast, making it unsuitable here.
- C (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence, which does not fit.
- D (but): Incorrect; "but" introduces contrast but is less common in this context than "yet."
- E (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not apply here.
51. I would like to go to the park, ___ it is raining.
- A. yet
- B. so
- C. but
- D. for
- E. and
C. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces contrast between wanting to go to the park and the fact that it is raining.
- A (yet): Incorrect; "yet" also indicates contrast, but "but" is more commonly used in this context.
- B (so): Incorrect; "so" indicates a consequence, which does not apply here.
- D (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which is not relevant.
- E (and): Incorrect; "and" does not express contrast, making it unsuitable here.
52. He loves to swim, ___ he hates the ocean.
- A. but
- B. or
- C. and
- D. yet
- E. so
A. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a contrast between loving to swim and hating the ocean.
- B (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice rather than contrast.
- C (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information without indicating contrast.
- D (yet): Incorrect; while "yet" can indicate contrast, "but" is more straightforward in this context.
- E (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence, which does not fit here.
53. She didn’t study for the exam, ___ she still passed.
- A. and
- B. yet
- C. so
- D. for
- E. but
B. yet
"Yet" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a contrast between not studying and still passing the exam.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not convey the contrast that is present in this situation.
- C (so): Incorrect; "so" suggests a cause and effect, which is not applicable here.
- D (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not apply in this case.
- E (but): Incorrect; while "but" indicates contrast, "yet" is more fitting in this context.
54. We can watch a movie, ___ we can play a game.
- A. yet
- B. or
- C. for
- D. but
- E. so
B. or
"Or" is the correct conjunction as it presents a choice between two activities: watching a movie or playing a game.
- A (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, which is not suitable here.
- C (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not apply in this context.
- D (but): Incorrect; "but" introduces contrast, which is not relevant.
- E (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence, which does not fit the options given.
55. I wanted to finish my homework, ___ I fell asleep.
- A. and
- B. for
- C. but
- D. so
- E. yet
C. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces contrast between the intention to finish homework and falling asleep.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not express the necessary contrast.
- B (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not apply here.
- D (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence rather than contrast.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" could work but is less commonly used than "but" in this context.
56. I enjoy reading, ___ my sister prefers watching movies.
- A. but
- B. or
- C. for
- D. so
- E. yet
A. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces contrast between the speaker's preference for reading and the sister's preference for movies.
- B (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice, which does not apply here.
- C (for): Incorrect; "for" indicates a reason, which does not fit in this context.
- D (so): Incorrect; "so" suggests a consequence, which is not applicable.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" could work but is less commonly used than "but" in this context.
57. She wanted to go hiking, ___ she didn’t have time.
- A. yet
- B. so
- C. for
- D. and
- E. but
E. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces contrast between the desire to hike and not having time.
- A (yet): Incorrect; while "yet" indicates contrast, "but" is more straightforward in this context.
- B (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence, which is not relevant here.
- C (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not apply.
- D (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information without expressing the necessary contrast.
58. I’ll call you later, ___ we can discuss it.
- A. and
- B. so
- C. yet
- D. for
- E. or
B. so
"So" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a consequence of calling later in order to discuss something.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not indicate a cause-and-effect relationship.
- C (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, which is not applicable here.
- D (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not fit in this context.
- E (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice rather than a consequence.
59. She studied hard, ___ she passed the exam.
- A. and
- B. yet
- C. so
- D. or
- E. for
C. so
"So" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a consequence of studying hard, leading to passing the exam.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not convey the cause-and-effect relationship present here.
- B (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, which is not relevant.
- D (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice rather than a consequence.
- E (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not apply in this context.
60. We can go to the beach, ___ it starts to rain.
- A. and
- B. yet
- C. or
- D. for
- E. but
E. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a contrast between the plan to go to the beach and the possibility of rain.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not express contrast, making it unsuitable here.
- B (yet): Incorrect; while "yet" can indicate contrast, "but" is more commonly used in this context.
- C (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice rather than a contrast.
- D (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not apply here.
61. She can either cook dinner, ___ she can order takeout.
- A. and
- B. or
- C. but
- D. yet
- E. for
B. or
"Or" is the correct conjunction as it presents a choice between cooking dinner and ordering takeout.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not convey the idea of choice.
- C (but): Incorrect; "but" indicates contrast, which is not relevant here.
- D (yet): Incorrect; "yet" also indicates contrast, not choice.
- E (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not apply.
62. I wanted to go to the concert, ___ I didn't buy a ticket.
- A. for
- B. but
- C. so
- D. and
- E. yet
B. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a contrast between wanting to go and not buying a ticket.
- A (for): Incorrect; "for" implies a reason, which is not applicable here.
- C (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence, not contrast.
- D (and): Incorrect; "and" does not express the necessary contrast.
- E (yet): Incorrect; while "yet" indicates contrast, "but" is more commonly used in this context.
63. He was tired, ___ he decided to take a nap.
- A. for
- B. yet
- C. and
- D. but
- E. so
E. so
"So" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a consequence of being tired, leading to the decision to take a nap.
- A (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not fit here.
- B (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, not a cause-and-effect relationship.
- C (and): Incorrect; "and" does not imply a consequence.
- D (but): Incorrect; "but" implies contrast, which is not applicable.
64. They were tired, ___ they kept working.
- A. but
- B. or
- C. yet
- D. so
- E. for
C. yet
"Yet" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a surprising continuation despite being tired.
- A (but): Incorrect; "but" also indicates contrast but is less formal than "yet" in this context.
- B (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice rather than a continuation.
- D (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence, which does not fit here.
- E (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which is not relevant.
65. He was hungry, ___ he made a sandwich.
- A. for
- B. yet
- C. but
- D. so
- E. or
D. so
"So" is the correct conjunction as it shows a consequence of being hungry, which led to making a sandwich.
- A (for): Incorrect; "for" implies a reason, which does not apply here.
- B (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, not a cause-and-effect relationship.
- C (but): Incorrect; "but" implies contrast, which is not relevant.
- E (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice rather than a consequence.
66. You can either come with us, ___ stay home.
- A. or
- B. and
- C. but
- D. for
- E. yet
A. or
"Or" is the correct conjunction as it presents a choice between two actions: coming with us or staying home.
- B (and): Incorrect; "and" does not express a choice.
- C (but): Incorrect; "but" indicates contrast, which is not relevant.
- D (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not apply.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, not choice.
67. I would have gone to the party, ___ I was feeling unwell.
- A. and
- B. but
- C. for
- D. so
- E. yet
B. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a contrast between wanting to go and feeling unwell.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not convey the necessary contrast.
- C (for): Incorrect; "for" implies a reason, which does not fit here.
- D (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence rather than a contrast.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" also indicates contrast but is less common than "but" in this context.
68. He can either go to the movies, ___ stay home and read a book.
- A. and
- B. but
- C. yet
- D. for
- E. or
E. or
"Or" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a choice between two options.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not express a choice.
- B (but): Incorrect; "but" indicates contrast, which is not relevant.
- C (yet): Incorrect; "yet" also indicates contrast, not choice.
- D (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not apply here.
69. I wanted to buy the dress, ___ it was too expensive.
- A. yet
- B. and
- C. but
- D. for
- E. so
C. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a contrast between wanting to buy the dress and it being too expensive.
- A (yet): Incorrect; while "yet" indicates contrast, "but" is more straightforward in this context.
- B (and): Incorrect; "and" does not express the necessary contrast.
- D (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not apply here.
- E (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence, which is not relevant.
70. I will study hard, ___ I can pass the exam.
- A. and
- B. so
- C. yet
- D. or
- E. but
B. so
"So" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a consequence of studying hard in order to pass the exam.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not express a cause-and-effect relationship.
- C (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, which is not relevant.
- D (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice rather than a consequence.
- E (but): Incorrect; "but" indicates contrast, which is not applicable here.
71. I will either go to the gym, ___ stay home and watch TV.
- A. and
- B. or
- C. but
- D. for
- E. yet
B. or
"Or" is the correct conjunction as it presents a choice between going to the gym and staying home.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not express a choice.
- C (but): Incorrect; "but" indicates contrast, which is not relevant here.
- D (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not apply.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, not choice.
72. She wanted to go to the beach, ___ it started raining.
- A. for
- B. yet
- C. and
- D. but
- E. so
D. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a contrast between wanting to go to the beach and the rain.
- A (for): Incorrect; "for" implies a reason, which is not applicable here.
- B (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast but is less common than "but" in this context.
- C (and): Incorrect; "and" does not convey the necessary contrast.
- E (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence rather than a contrast.
73. I wanted to finish the project, ___ I ran out of time.
- A. but
- B. and
- C. so
- D. yet
- E. for
C. so
"So" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a consequence of wanting to finish the project but running out of time.
- A (but): Incorrect; "but" introduces a contrast rather than a consequence.
- B (and): Incorrect; "and" does not imply cause-and-effect.
- D (yet): Incorrect; "yet" also indicates contrast, not a consequence.
- E (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which is not relevant here.
74. I studied hard, ___ I didn't pass the exam.
- A. and
- B. so
- C. yet
- D. but
- E. for
C. yet
"Yet" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a surprising contrast between studying hard and not passing.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not indicate the necessary contrast.
- B (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence, which does not fit here.
- D (but): Incorrect; while "but" also indicates contrast, "yet" fits better in this context.
- E (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which is not relevant.
75. You can go to the party, ___ you can stay home.
- A. or
- B. yet
- C. so
- D. for
- E. and
A. or
"Or" is the correct conjunction as it presents a choice between going to the party and staying home.
- B (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, not choice.
- C (so): Incorrect; "so" suggests a consequence rather than a choice.
- D (for): Incorrect; "for" implies a reason, which does not apply here.
- E (and): Incorrect; "and" does not express the necessary choice.
76. I was excited to meet her, ___ I was also nervous.
- A. yet
- B. and
- C. but
- D. so
- E. for
A. yet
"Yet" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a contrast between excitement and nervousness.
- B (and): Incorrect; "and" does not convey contrast.
- C (but): Incorrect; "but" could work, but "yet" fits better to show simultaneous emotions.
- D (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence, not a contrast.
- E (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not apply.
77. He studied all night, ___ he still didn't understand the material.
- A. and
- B. but
- C. so
- D. for
- E. yet
B. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a contrast between studying hard and not understanding the material.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not convey the necessary contrast.
- C (so): Incorrect; "so" suggests a consequence, not contrast.
- D (for): Incorrect; "for" implies a reason, which is not relevant here.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" also indicates contrast but is less common than "but" in this context.
78. You can choose to stay here, ___ you can come with us.
- A. and
- B. but
- C. so
- D. yet
- E. or
E. or
"Or" is the correct conjunction as it presents a choice between staying and coming with us.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not express a choice.
- B (but): Incorrect; "but" indicates contrast, not choice.
- C (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence, not a choice.
- D (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, not choice.
79. The weather was beautiful, ___ we decided to go for a walk.
- A. so
- B. and
- C. yet
- D. for
- E. but
A. so
"So" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a consequence of the beautiful weather leading to the decision to walk.
- B (and): Incorrect; "and" does not imply the cause-and-effect relationship.
- C (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, which is not applicable here.
- D (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not fit the context.
- E (but): Incorrect; "but" indicates contrast, not consequence.
80. I like ice cream, ___ I don't eat it often.
- A. and
- B. so
- C. but
- D. or
- E. yet
C. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a contrast between liking ice cream and not eating it often.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not convey the necessary contrast.
- B (so): Incorrect; "so" suggests a consequence, not a contrast.
- D (or): Incorrect; "or" implies a choice rather than a contrast.
- E (yet): Incorrect; while "yet" also indicates contrast, "but" is more straightforward in this context.
81. She loves reading novels, ___ she prefers mysteries over romance.
- A. yet
- B. but
- C. and
- D. so
- E. for
B. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a contrast between loving novels and preferring mysteries.
- A (yet): Incorrect; "yet" is also used for contrast, but "but" fits better here.
- C (and): Incorrect; "and" suggests addition rather than contrast.
- D (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence, which doesn't apply.
- E (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which is not relevant here.
82. He will attend the conference, ___ he is able to finish his report on time.
- A. unless
- B. if
- C. and
- D. or
- E. while
B. if
"If" is the correct conjunction, indicating a conditional situation where his attendance is contingent upon finishing the report.
- A (unless): Incorrect; "unless" suggests a negative condition, which is not applicable here.
- C (and): Incorrect; "and" does not express a condition, but rather adds information.
- D (or): Incorrect; "or" presents alternatives, which is not the intent of the sentence.
- E (while): Incorrect; "while" indicates simultaneity, which does not fit the context of conditional attendance.
83. We could go hiking, ___ it might rain.
- A. for
- B. and
- C. or
- D. yet
- E. but
E. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a contrast between going hiking and the possibility of rain.
- A (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which doesn't apply here.
- B (and): Incorrect; "and" does not imply contrast.
- C (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice, not a contrast.
- D (yet): Incorrect; while "yet" indicates contrast, "but" is more appropriate in this context.
84. I will finish my homework, ___ I have time.
- A. if
- B. but
- C. and
- D. or
- E. so
A. if
"If" is the correct conjunction as it sets a condition for finishing homework.
- B (but): Incorrect; "but" does not imply a condition.
- C (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information but does not express a condition.
- D (or): Incorrect; "or" presents a choice, not a condition.
- E (so): Incorrect; "so" indicates a consequence, not a condition.
85. I like coffee, ___ I prefer tea in the evening.
- A. or
- B. yet
- C. but
- D. and
- E. so
C. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a contrast between liking coffee and preferring tea.
- A (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice, not contrast.
- B (yet): Incorrect; while "yet" also indicates contrast, "but" is more common here.
- D (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information rather than contrast.
- E (so): Incorrect; "so" indicates a consequence, which is not applicable.
86. He didn’t eat breakfast, ___ he was late for work.
- A. and
- B. or
- C. but
- D. so
- E. for
D. so
"So" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a consequence of not eating breakfast leading to being late.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not imply cause-and-effect.
- B (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice, not a consequence.
- C (but): Incorrect; "but" indicates contrast, not a cause-and-effect relationship.
- E (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which is not applicable.
87. I will help you with your project, ___ you have to ask me.
- A. but
- B. and
- C. or
- D. for
- E. yet
C. or
"Or" is the correct conjunction as it presents a choice regarding whether to ask for help.
- A (but): Incorrect; "but" indicates contrast, not a choice.
- B (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information rather than presenting a choice.
- D (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not fit the context.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, not choice.
88. We can go to the beach, ___ we need to check the weather first.
- A. and
- B. but
- C. for
- D. so
- E. or
D. so
"So" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a need to check the weather before deciding to go to the beach.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information but does not imply cause and effect.
- B (but): Incorrect; "but" indicates contrast, which doesn't apply here.
- C (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which is not relevant.
- E (or): Incorrect; "or" presents a choice, not a condition.
89. I went to the store, ___ I forgot to buy milk.
- A. yet
- B. so
- C. and
- D. for
- E. or
A. yet
"Yet" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a contrast between going to the store and forgetting to buy milk.
- B (so): Incorrect; "so" suggests a consequence rather than contrast.
- C (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information but does not imply contrast.
- D (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not fit the context.
- E (or): Incorrect; "or" presents a choice, not a contrast.
90. She wanted to go to the concert, ___ she didn’t have enough money.
- A. for
- B. yet
- C. so
- D. but
- E. and
D. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a contrast between wanting to go to the concert and not having enough money.
- A (for): Incorrect; "for" implies a reason, which is not applicable.
- B (yet): Incorrect; while "yet" also indicates contrast, "but" is more straightforward here.
- C (so): Incorrect; "so" suggests a consequence, which doesn't fit the context.
- E (and): Incorrect; "and" does not convey the necessary contrast.
91. He can play the guitar, ___ he can also sing beautifully.
- A. yet
- B. for
- C. and
- D. but
- E. so
C. and
"And" is the correct conjunction as it adds information about his abilities.
- A (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, which doesn't apply here.
- B (for): Incorrect; "for" implies a reason, which is not relevant in this context.
- D (but): Incorrect; "but" suggests contrast rather than addition.
- E (so): Incorrect; "so" indicates a consequence, which is not applicable here.
92. She enjoys reading, ___ she does not have much time for it.
- A. so
- B. for
- C. but
- D. and
- E. yet
C. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a contrast between enjoying reading and not having time for it.
- A (so): Incorrect; "so" implies a consequence rather than contrast.
- B (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not fit the context.
- D (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information but does not imply contrast.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" also indicates contrast but is less common than "but" in this case.
93. I wanted to go for a walk, ___ it started to rain.
- A. for
- B. so
- C. but
- D. yet
- E. or
C. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a contrast between wanting to walk and the unexpected rain.
- A (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not fit the context.
- B (so): Incorrect; "so" indicates a consequence rather than contrast.
- D (yet): Incorrect; while "yet" also indicates contrast, "but" is more straightforward here.
- E (or): Incorrect; "or" presents a choice, not a contrast.
94. She is studying for her exams, ___ she needs to focus more.
- A. and
- B. but
- C. or
- D. so
- E. for
B. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it introduces a contrast between studying and the need to focus more.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not imply contrast.
- C (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice, which does not apply here.
- D (so): Incorrect; "so" indicates a consequence, which is not relevant in this case.
- E (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which does not fit the context.
95. We can go to the party, ___ we need to finish our homework first.
- A. but
- B. so
- C. for
- D. and
- E. yet
B. so
"So" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a need to finish homework before going to the party.
- A (but): Incorrect; "but" indicates contrast, which is not applicable here.
- C (for): Incorrect; "for" implies a reason, which does not fit the context.
- D (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information but does not imply cause-and-effect.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, not a condition.
96. I would like to travel to Japan, ___ I am saving money for it.
- A. but
- B. for
- C. so
- D. and
- E. or
B. for
"For" is the correct conjunction as it indicates the reason for saving money to travel to Japan.
- A (but): Incorrect; "but" suggests contrast, which is not relevant here.
- C (so): Incorrect; "so" suggests a consequence rather than a reason.
- D (and): Incorrect; "and" adds information but does not imply a reason.
- E (or): Incorrect; "or" suggests a choice, not a reason.
97. He likes football, ___ he also enjoys basketball.
- A. for
- B. but
- C. and
- D. yet
- E. or
C. and
"And" is the correct conjunction as it adds information about his interests in both sports.
- A (for): Incorrect; "for" implies a reason, which is not applicable.
- B (but): Incorrect; "but" indicates contrast, which doesn't apply here.
- D (yet): Incorrect; "yet" also indicates contrast but is less suitable than "and" in this context.
- E (or): Incorrect; "or" presents a choice, which is not the case here.
98. We can either watch a movie, ___ we can go for a walk.
- A. or
- B. but
- C. so
- D. for
- E. yet
A. or
"Or" is the correct conjunction as it presents a choice between two activities.
- B (but): Incorrect; "but" indicates contrast, which does not apply here.
- C (so): Incorrect; "so" suggests a consequence rather than a choice.
- D (for): Incorrect; "for" implies a reason, which is not relevant in this context.
- E (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, not a choice.
99. I wanted to go for a run, ___ it was too hot outside.
- A. and
- B. yet
- C. for
- D. but
- E. so
D. but
"But" is the correct conjunction as it indicates a contrast between wanting to run and the condition of it being too hot.
- A (and): Incorrect; "and" does not convey contrast.
- B (yet): Incorrect; while "yet" also indicates contrast, "but" is more commonly used here.
- C (for): Incorrect; "for" suggests a reason, which is not relevant.
- E (so): Incorrect; "so" indicates a consequence rather than a contrast.
100. She is smart, ___ she is also very kind.
- A. for
- B. yet
- C. so
- D. and
- E. but
D. and
"And" is the correct conjunction as it adds information about her qualities.
- A (for): Incorrect; "for" implies a reason, which does not fit here.
- B (yet): Incorrect; "yet" indicates contrast, which is not applicable.
- C (so): Incorrect; "so" suggests a consequence, which is not relevant here.
- E (but): Incorrect; "but" implies contrast rather than addition.
