And, but, or, so, because

I stayed home ___ I was ill.

Your answer: Unanswered

Correct answer: because

Completed sentence: I stayed home because I was ill. And adds information, but contrasts ideas, or presents alternatives, so introduces a result and because gives a reason. A because clause needs a main clause. Do not normally pair because and so to link the same two clauses.

It was cold, ___ I wore a coat.

Your answer: Unanswered

Correct answer: so

Completed sentence: It was cold, so I wore a coat. And adds information, but contrasts ideas, or presents alternatives, so introduces a result and because gives a reason. A because clause needs a main clause. Do not normally pair because and so to link the same two clauses.

Would you like tea ___ coffee?

Your answer: Unanswered

Correct answer: or

Completed sentence: Would you like tea or coffee? And adds information, but contrasts ideas, or presents alternatives, so introduces a result and because gives a reason. A because clause needs a main clause. Do not normally pair because and so to link the same two clauses.

She is tired ___ happy.

Your answer: Unanswered

Correct answer: but

Completed sentence: She is tired but happy. And adds information, but contrasts ideas, or presents alternatives, so introduces a result and because gives a reason. A because clause needs a main clause. Do not normally pair because and so to link the same two clauses.

We bought bread ___ milk.

Your answer: Unanswered

Correct answer: and

Completed sentence: We bought bread and milk. And adds information, but contrasts ideas, or presents alternatives, so introduces a result and because gives a reason. A because clause needs a main clause. Do not normally pair because and so to link the same two clauses.