Standard English Primary 3 Grammar

Jun Jie wanted to go for a swim, __________ it started to rain heavily.

A because
B so
C or
D but
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Step 1: Look at the two ideas. One is a wish (swim), and the other is an obstacle (rain). Step 2: These are contrasting ideas. The conjunction 'but' is used for contrast. Step 3: Jun Jie wanted to swim, but it rained.

Correct answer: but

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