Fill in the blank:  A baker forgot to set a timer for the cookies. The cookies stayed in the oven too long and burned. _______ the timer wasn’t set, the cookies got burned.

Fill in the blank: The class finished early, ______ the teacher read a story.

Finish the sentence:        Ben left his flashlight on overnight. In the morning the batteries were dead and the flashlight would not turn on. The flashlight didn’t work _____________.

What word connects the two ideas in this sentence: The film received great critical praise, but it didn't attract a large audience at the box office.

Fill in the blank: A storm knocked over a big tree in the yard. The fallen tree blocked the driveway, ____ the family could not leave in their car until they moved it.

What word connects the two ideas in this sentence:     Sam practiced his reading every night, yet he still found one tricky word on the test.

Finish the sentence: Sam forgot to water his plant for a whole week. The leaves turned brown and drooped. Because the soil became dry, the plant could not get enough water to stay healthy.  The leaves drooped _____________.

Fill in the blank:                                          Traffic grew worse, ______ Maria departed sooner.

Fill in the blank:                                            Maya left her skateboard outside in the rain. The wheels got rusty and the board became slippery. ______ of the rust, she couldn’t ride it safely.

Fill in the blank: The puppy chewed the shoes, ______ the family moved them up.

Fill in the blank:    The movie looked fun, ______ it was too late.

Lena practiced her piano every day. After two months, she could play her favorite song without mistakes. Her daily practice helped her fingers get stronger and more accurate. Finish the sentenc Lena could play her favorite song____________