Standard English Primary 3 Grammar

Ross wanted to go for a swim, ________ it started to rain heavily.

A so
B because
C or
D but
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Step 1: Look at the two ideas. Idea 1: Wanting to swim. Idea 2: Raining heavily. Step 2: Determine the relationship. The raining stops the swimming; this is a contrast. Step 3: Use the connector 'but' to show contrast between the two clauses.

Correct answer: but

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