- Scout: Scoutmaster Nick, do I need _ wood and flint to make a fire?
2. Scoutmaster Nick: No. Yes. Well–you can do it that way–but you _ need a lighter, if you don’t have wood and flint.
3. Scout: Can I also _ use two pieces of wood?
4. Scoutmaster Nick: Yes, but that’s harder. You need _ a lighter.
a. but
b. just
c. only
Answers and Explanation:
But*, just and only are okay! However, just is best.
Just and only are okay. However, but* doesn’t work here.
But*, just and only are okay! However, just is best.
But*, just and only are okay! However, only is best.
*But in these instances, meaning except for is archaic (old or ancient or out-of-use).
