Conjunctions (And, But, Or, Because) – تمارين قواعد انجليزي للمبتدئين

1. It is Saturday morning. Tom wants to relax. He makes tea _____ reads his book.

الإجابة: and

And adds a matching idea: two calm activities.

2. The tea is hot. He wants to play football _____ it starts to rain.

الإجابة: but

But shows a contrast: wanting to play, but rain stops him.

3. Tom looks out the window sadly. He cannot play football _____ the ground is too wet.

• A. because ✓
• B. and
• C. but
• D. or

الإجابة: because

Because gives the reason he cannot play.

4. He decides to stay inside instead. He can watch a film _____ play a video game.

الإجابة: or

Or offers a choice between two activities.

5. He thinks for a moment. He chooses the film _____ he loves adventure stories.

الإجابة: because

Because gives the reason he chooses the film.

6. He starts the film happily. He gets a blanket _____ sits on the sofa.

• A. but
• B. and ✓
• C. or
• D. because

الإجابة: and

And adds a matching idea: two comfortable actions.

7. The film is very exciting. He wants to watch more _____ he feels sleepy.

الإجابة: but

But shows a contrast: wanting more, but feeling sleepy.

8. His eyes start to close. He falls asleep quickly _____ the film is long.

الإجابة: because

Because gives the reason he falls asleep.

9. He wakes up two hours later. He can finish the film _____ make some dinner first.

• A. but
• B. because
• C. or ✓
• D. and

الإجابة: or

Or offers a choice between two actions.

10. His stomach feels empty. He turns off the television _____ walks to the kitchen.

الإجابة: and

And adds a matching idea: two connected actions.

1. Which option does not belong?

• A. I was tired but I kept working.
• B. I was hungry and I ate nothing. ✓
• C. I was late but I still won.
• D. I was hungry but I ate nothing.

الإجابة: I was hungry and I ate nothing.

These two ideas contrast, so they need but, not and.

2. Which option does not belong?

• A. She is kind but generous. ✓
• B. She is kind and generous.
• C. She is smart and funny.
• D. She is quiet and shy.

الإجابة: She is kind but generous.

These two ideas match, so they need and, not but.

3. Which option does not belong?

• A. Choose juice or water.
• B. Choose cake or fruit.
• C. Choose tea or coffee.
• D. Choose tea and coffee. ✓

الإجابة: Choose tea and coffee.

A choice between two things needs or, not and.

4. Which option does not belong?

• A. I stayed home because it was raining.
• B. I stayed home but I felt ill. ✓
• C. I stayed home because I was tired.
• D. I stayed home because I felt ill.

الإجابة: I stayed home but I felt ill.

Feeling ill is the reason for staying home, so it needs because, not but.

5. Which option does not belong?

• A. He plays tennis and golf.
• B. He plays chess and cards.
• C. He plays football but basketball. ✓
• D. He plays football and basketball.

الإجابة: He plays football but basketball.

These two ideas match, so they need and, not but.

6. Which option does not belong?

• A. The bag is small and it is very strong. ✓
• B. The bag is small but it is very strong.
• C. The room is small but it is cosy.
• D. The car is old but it runs well.

الإجابة: The bag is small and it is very strong.

These two ideas contrast, so they need but, not and.

7. Which option does not belong?

• A. Come today or tomorrow.
• B. Pay now or pay later.
• C. Call me or send an email.
• D. Call me and send an email, whichever is easier. ✓

الإجابة: Call me and send an email, whichever is easier.

A choice between two options needs or, not and.

8. Which option does not belong?

• A. We left early because we were nervous.
• B. We left early and the traffic was bad. ✓
• C. We left early because the flight was soon.
• D. We left early because the traffic was bad.

الإجابة: We left early and the traffic was bad.

Bad traffic is the reason for leaving early, so it needs because, not and.

9. Which option does not belong?

• A. We stayed inside because it was raining.
• B. We stayed inside because it was cold.
• C. We stayed inside but it was cold. ✓
• D. We stayed inside because it was dark.

الإجابة: We stayed inside but it was cold.

Cold weather is the reason for staying inside, so it needs because, not but.

10. Which option does not belong?

• A. He was thirsty because he drank water. ✓
• B. He was thirsty and he drank water.
• C. He was hungry and he ate lunch.
• D. He was cold and he wore a coat.

الإجابة: He was thirsty because he drank water.

Being thirsty is why he drank water, not the other way round, so it needs and.

1. Do you want to watch a film ___ play a game?

• A. or ✓
• B. and
• C. but
• D. because

الإجابة: or

Or offers a choice between two activities.

2. A film! ___ I need to finish my homework first.

• A. and
• B. but ✓
• C. or
• D. because

الإجابة: but

But shows a contrast: wanting a film, but homework first.

3. OK. I can help you, ___ we can finish quickly.

• A. or
• B. but
• C. and ✓
• D. because

الإجابة: and

And adds a matching idea: helping leads to finishing quickly.

4. Thanks! I am stuck ___ this question is hard.

• A. and
• B. but
• C. or
• D. because ✓

الإجابة: because

Because gives the reason for being stuck.

5. Let's check the book ___ ask the teacher tomorrow.

• A. and
• B. or ✓
• C. but
• D. because

الإجابة: or

Or offers a choice between two actions.

6. The book is good, ___ it doesn't explain this part.

• A. but ✓
• B. and
• C. or
• D. because

الإجابة: but

But shows a contrast: the book is good, but incomplete here.

7. No problem, I can explain it ___ I understand it well.

• A. and
• B. or
• C. because ✓
• D. but

الإجابة: because

Because gives the reason he can explain it.

8. Great! You are patient ___ helpful.

• A. or
• B. but
• C. because
• D. and ✓

الإجابة: and

And adds a matching idea: two good qualities.

9. Should we start now ___ after lunch?

• A. and
• B. or ✓
• C. but
• D. because

الإجابة: or

Or offers a choice between two times.

10. Now is better ___ I am hungry later.

• A. because ✓
• B. and
• C. but
• D. or

الإجابة: because

Because gives the reason now is better.

1. I like tea. I like coffee.

الإجابة: I like tea and coffee.

The two ideas match, so they need and.

2. She is young. She is very wise.

الإجابة: She is young but very wise.

The two ideas contrast, so they need but.

3. You can pay by card. You can pay by cash.

الإجابة: You can pay by card or by cash., You can pay by card or cash.

The two ideas offer a choice, so they need or.

4. We stayed home. It was raining.

الإجابة: We stayed home because it was raining.

The second idea is the reason, so it needs because.

5. He runs fast. He runs far.

الإجابة: He runs fast and far.

The two ideas match, so they need and.

6. The film was long. It was very good.

الإجابة: The film was long but very good.

The two ideas contrast, so they need but.

7. You can call today. You can call tomorrow.

الإجابة: You can call today or tomorrow.

The two ideas offer a choice, so they need or.

8. She was happy. She passed the test.

الإجابة: She was happy because she passed the test.

The second idea is the reason, so it needs because.

9. He is smart. He is funny.

الإجابة: He is smart and funny.

The two ideas match, so they need and.

10. They left early. They wanted good seats.

الإجابة: They left early because they wanted good seats.

The second idea is the reason, so it needs because.