Question

7. Fill in the blank using suitable linker:
I tried to hit the nail_____
hit my thumb instead.​

Answer 1

I tried to hit the nail but hit my thumb instead.​

Explanation:

• The suitable linker is "but".
• But is a coordinating conjunction.
• Coordinating conjunction plays a vital role in joining two equal parts of a sentence.
• A sentence consists of a dependent clause and an independent clause.
• the coordinating conjunction is always used before an independent clause to join the two parts of the sentence.