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Using Coordinating Conjunctions to Combine Ideas
(A-Level, Basic)

Practice 1

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Instructions

Based on this lesson, complete the blank in each sentence using the coordinating conjunction and, but, or, or so.

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1. I want to watch a movie, I need to finish my homework first.

I want to watch a movie, but I need to finish my homework first.

2. Do you like pizza, do you prefer Chinese food?

Do you like pizza, or do you prefer Chinese food?

3. It is raining outside, I need an umbrella.

It is raining outside, so I need an umbrella.

4. I am thirsty, I have nothing to drink.

I am thirsty, but I have nothing to drink.

5. Do you like going to the movies, do you prefer watching movies at home?

Do you like going to the movies, or do you prefer watching movies at home?

6. My mother likes to cook, my father does not like her food.

My mother likes to cook, but my father does not like her food.

7. I am very tired, I am going to bed early.

I am very tired, so I am going to bed early.

8. Do you want to go to the zoo, do you want to go to the park?

Do you want to go to the zoo, or do you want to go to the park?

9. I live in Chicago, my sister lives in New York City.

Two correct answers:

I live in Chicago, and my sister lives in New York City.
I live in Chicago, but my sister lives in New York City.

10. I am hungry, I am going to make a sandwich.

I am hungry, so I am going to make a sandwich.

11. Do you want to play soccer, do you want to go swimming?

Do you want to play soccer, or do you want to go swimming?

12. I am hot, I am going to take a cold shower.

I am hot, so I am going to take a cold shower.

13. Wear a jacket, you will get cold.

Wear a jacket, or you will get cold.

14. I need a new car, I do not have enough money.

I need a new car, but I do not have enough money.

15. Do not eat too much ice cream, you will get sick.

Do not eat too much ice cream, or you will get sick.

16. It is late, I need to go home.

It is late, so I need to go home.

17. I have a lot of work to do, I need to take a break first.

I have a lot of work to do, but I need to take a break first.

18. Joanna speaks three languages, she is learning French now.

Joanna speaks three languages, and she is learning French now.

19. It is cold outside, you need to put on a jacket.

It is cold outside, so you need to put on a jacket.

20. We need to leave now, we will miss the plane.

We need to leave now, or we will miss the plane.

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