Instructions
Read each question carefully. Choose the best word, 'but' or 'although', to complete the sentence. Good luck!Part A: Circle the Correct Answer
Circle the word that best completes each sentence.
1. The cake looked delicious, ( but / although ) it was too sweet.
2. ( But / Although ) the test was hard, I think I did well.
3. He is small, ( but / although ) he is very strong.
4. She wore a coat, ( but / although ) it wasn't very cold.
5. I can ride a bike, ( but / although ) I can't ride a skateboard.
6. ( But / Although ) he is my friend, we sometimes disagree.
7. The dog is very friendly, ( but / although ) it barks a lot.
8. I finished my homework, ( but / although ) I forgot to bring it to school.
9. ( But / Although ) the movie was long, I enjoyed it very much.
10. We wanted to go swimming, ( but / although ) the pool was closed.
Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete each sentence by writing 'but' or 'although' in the blank.
11. ____________________ it was raining, they played outside.
12. I like reading books, ____________________ my brother prefers watching TV.
13. The cat is cute, ____________________ it scratches the furniture.
14. ____________________ he studied hard, he did not pass the exam.
15. The shoes are nice, ____________________ they are too expensive.
16. I ate a big lunch, ____________________ I am still hungry.
17. ____________________ my room is small, it is very cozy.
18. He knows how to swim, ____________________ he is afraid of deep water.
19. The park was fun, ____________________ it started to rain just as we were leaving.
20. ____________________ she was tired, she stayed up late to finish her book.
Part C: Multiple Choice Questions
Choose the correct option (a or b) to complete each sentence.
21. I want to buy the red shirt, ______ it doesn't come in my size.
a) but
b) although
22. ______ the room was dark, he could see the shape of the cat.
a) But
b) Although
23. The story was interesting, ______ the ending was sad.
a) but
b) although
24. He ran as fast as he could, ______ he still came in last place.
a) but
b) although
25. ______ she promised to call, I haven't heard from her.
a) But
b) Although
26. My grandmother is old, ______ she is very active.
a) but
b) although
27. ______ the cookies were burnt, we ate them anyway.
a) But
b) Although
28. ______ he is a famous actor, he is very humble.
a) But
b) Although
29. I understand the rules, ______ I find the game difficult.
a) but
b) although
30. We can go to the beach, ______ we have to finish our chores first.
a) but
b) although
Part D: Matching
Match the beginning of the sentence in Column A with the correct ending in Column B. Write the letter of the correct ending next to the number.
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Column A 31. The puppy is playful, _____ 32. Although it was cloudy, _____ 33. I like pizza, _____ 34. Although he was sleepy, _____ 35. The book is very long, _____ 36. My bike is old, _____ 37. Although the puzzle was hard, _____ 38. I can draw well, _____ 39. The ice cream was melting, _____ 40. Although she is quiet, _____ |
Column B a. but it is very interesting. b. he stayed awake for the movie. c. but I don't like mushrooms on it. d. but it was still delicious. e. she has many friends. f. but it still works perfectly. g. we managed to finish it. h. but it chews on everything. i. but I can't paint. j. the sun came out for a while. |
Answer Key
Part A: Circle the Correct Answer
- but
- Although
- but
- although
- but
- Although
- but
- but
- Although
- but
Part B: Fill in the Blanks
- Although
- but
- but
- Although
- but
- but
- Although
- but
- but
- Although
Part C: Multiple Choice Questions
- a) but
- b) Although
- a) but
- a) but
- b) Although
- a) but
- b) Although
- b) Although
- a) but
- a) but
Part D: Matching
- h
- j
- c
- b
- a
- f
- g
- i
- d
- e