But versus because

[Mus]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #104 "Conjunctions: and, but, or, so", question 10

I wanted to visit my grandmother last week ......... she had an accident and had to be taken to hospital.

(a) but
(b) or
(c) so

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #104 "Conjunctions: and, but, or, so", answer 10

I wanted to visit my grandmother last week but she had an accident and had to be taken to hospital.

Correct answer: (a) but
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THE THREE ANSWERS ARE WRONG

THE CORRECT IS BECAUSE

MUS

[Alan]

Hi,

But is fine here as it means unfortunately you couldn't visit her because she was in hospital. Because is not right - that would mean that was the reason she was in hospital !

Alan
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[Thinktank]

I think there is a grammatical mistake in the sentence.Second sentence must be 'past perfect tense'.Musn't it??
It must be so:
I wanted to visit my grandmother last week but she had had an accident and had to be taken to hospital.