Form 2: Showing Contrast with 'but' Exercise

Form 2: Showing Contrast with 'but'

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Form 2: Showing Contrast with 'but'

Practice using the coordinating conjunction 'but' to join clauses that show contrast between ideas.

Questions

  1. MultiChoice

    I wanted to play outside, ___ it began to rain.

  2. MultiChoice

    Sam ran very fast, ___ he missed the bus.

  3. MultiChoice

    The cake looked delicious, ___ it tasted salty.

  4. MultiChoice

    Lucy searched everywhere, ___ she could not find her shoe.

  5. MultiChoice

    The small kitten was brave, ___ the big dog was scared.

  6. MultiChoice

    I tried to reach the top shelf, ___ I was too short.

  7. MultiChoice

    Max likes apples, ___ he does not like pears.

  8. MultiChoice

    The sun was shining, ___ the wind was very cold.

  9. MultiChoice

    Amy pushed the heavy door, ___ it would not open.

  10. MultiChoice

    We bought a new puzzle, ___ two pieces were missing.

  11. MultiChoice

    Harry spoke softly, ___ everyone understood him.

  12. MultiChoice

    The water was deep, ___ the elephant crossed safely.

  13. MultiChoice

    Nora heard a strange noise, ___ she stayed calm.

  14. MultiChoice

    The movie was long, ___ it was very exciting.

  15. MultiChoice

    I remembered my bag, ___ I forgot my pencil case.