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Though vs. But

July 13th, 2021 in English for children

Complete the following sentences using though or but.

1. ……………………… she tried her best she could get the first rank.

2. He is very old ……………………….. he enjoys good health.

3. The police tried their best …………………………… they could not catch the criminal.

4. …………………………. he ran fast, he could not win the race.

5. …………………………… the doctor treated her well, he could not save her.

6. She had the required qualifications ………………………… she did not get the job.

7. ………………………….. I had some money I didn’t buy anything.

8. He was ill ……………………………. he attended the meeting.

9. ………………………… our team played well, they lost the match.

10. ……………………….. the lawyer argued well, he lost the case.

Answers

1. Though she tried her best she could get the first rank.

2. He is very old but he enjoys good health.

3. The police tried their best but they could not catch the criminal.

4. Though he ran fast, he could not win the race.

5. Though the doctor treated her well, he could not save her.

6. She had the required qualifications but she did not get the job.

7. Though I had some money I didn’t buy anything.

8. He was ill but he attended the meeting.

9. Though our team played well, they lost the match.

10. Though the lawyer argued well, he lost the case.