And or But Exercise (Beginner)

Complete the following sentences using and or but.

1. Jane went to bed ………………………… immediately fell asleep.
2. I know the answer ………………………….. won’t tell you.
3. I went to the market ……………………………. bought some vegetables.
4. We rushed to the station …………………………… the train was gone.
5. My grandmother is ninety years old …………………………… her eyesight is still sharp.
6. The moon shone brightly …………………….. the wind blew gently.
7. The cow got up ……………………….. slowly walked away.
8. He is ill …………………………… he is cheerful.
9. God made the country …………………….. man made the town.
10. The train was crowded, ………………………. I managed to get in.
11. He was hurt, ……………………………. he did not cry.
12. I think he will come, ……………………….. I am not sure.

Answers
1. Jane went to bed and immediately fell asleep.
2. I know the answer but won’t tell you.
3. I went to the market and bought some vegetables.
4. We rushed to the station, but the train was gone.
5. My grandmother is ninety years old but her eyesight is still sharp.
6. The moon shone brightly and the wind blew gently.
7. The cow got up and slowly walked away.
8. He is ill but he is cheerful.
9. God made the country and man made the town.
10. The train was crowded but I managed to get in.
11. He was hurt but he did not cry.
12. I think he will come, but I am not sure.