I’m allergic to peanuts, _____ I can eat almonds.

a) so
b) yet
c) nor
Correct Answer: a) so – Correct: “so” indicates a cause-and-effect relationship between the two clauses.

Mark likes to swim, _____ his sister prefers to hike.

a) while
b) because
c) since
Correct Answer: a) while – Correct: “while” indicates a contrast between the two clauses.

The concert was sold out, _____ we couldn’t get tickets.

a) so
b) but
c) or
Correct Answer: b) but – Correct: “but” indicates a contrast between the two clauses.

She is both smart _____ hardworking.

a) and
b) or
c) yet
Correct Answer: a) and – Correct: “and” indicates an addition between the two adjectives.

You can have coffee _____ tea, but not both.

a) or
b) and
c) but
Correct Answer: a) or – Correct: “or” suggests a choice between the two options.

I don’t like spicy food, _____ I eat it anyway.

a) so
b) but
c) nor
Correct Answer: b) but – Correct: “but” indicates a contrast between the two clauses.

I want to visit Europe, _____ I need to save some money first.

a) yet
b) and
c) because
Correct Answer: a) yet – Correct: “yet” suggests a contrast between the two clauses.

My cat is black, _____ my dog is white.

a) and
b) but
c) or
Correct Answer: a) and – Correct: “and” indicates an addition between the two clauses.

I have a job interview tomorrow, _____ I’m feeling nervous.

a) or
b) yet
c) because
Correct Answer: c) because – Correct: “because” indicates a reason for feeling nervous.

I have a job interview tomorrow, _____ I’m feeling nervous.

a) yet
b) because
c) or
Correct Answer: b) because – Correct: “because” indicates a reason for feeling nervous.