Use One of These Conjunctions with Each Sentence Below: And, Or, But, Because, So

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Using Conjunctions 2

Use one of these conjunctions with each sentence below: and, or, but, because, so.

Add a second phrase, for example: ‘I like pizza but I don‘t like pasta.’

1. The car wouldn’t start, ______

2. I needed some advice, ______

3. The CD was expensive, ______

4. It’s really windy today, ______

5. I went to bed at 10.30 pm, ______

6. I don’t like getting sunburnt, ______

7. He didn’t feel very well, ______

8. They hardly ever come on time, ______

9. Her project was interesting, ______

10. The shop closes at 7.30 pm, ______

11. We don’t know her, ______

12. The concert finished early, ______

13. I’ve got a hangover, ______

14. It’s usually cold in here, ______

15. You might get in for free, ______

16. He called a plumber, ______

17. My wife is studying German, ______

18. I don’t have any money, ______

19. He left in a hurry, ______

20. I have two apples, ______

Here are some sample answers:

1. The car wouldn’t start, so I phoned the RAC.

2. I needed some advice, so I asked my friend.

3. The CD was expensive, because it was a new release.

4. It’s really windy today, but tomorrow should be a better day.

5. I went to bed at 10.30 pm, because I had to get up early the next day.

6. I don’t like getting sunburnt, so I always take my suntan lotion with me.

7. He didn’t feel very well, so he asked if he could leave the lesson.

8. They hardly ever come on time, but I don’t really mind.

9. Her project was interesting and fun to look at.

10. The shop closes at 7.30 pm, but stays open late on Friday nights.

11. We don’t know her, or her family.

12. The concert finished early, so we went for a meal.

13. I’ve got a hangover and I don’t feel well at all.

14. It’s usually cold in here, because he always leaves his windows open.

15. You might get in for free, or you might have to pay.

16. He called a plumber, because the shower didn’t work.

17. My wife is studying German and Spanish at an evening class in town.

18. I don’t have any money, so you will have to pay for the drinks!

19. He left in a hurry, because he was late for his appointment.

20. I have two apples and a packet of sandwiches in my lunchbox.

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