What word connects the two ideas in this sentence:                                                              Mia wanted to join the soccer team, yet she felt nervous about trying out.

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

Finish the sentence: The class put up signs reminding everyone to recycle. More students used the recycling bins instead of the trash cans. The students remembered to recycle their bottles and papers __________.

Fill in the blank:     The class cleaned up the playground after recess. The teacher praised them, ___ the students felt proud.

Fill in the blank:                                                She prepared carefully, ______ nerves impacted her playing.

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.

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 _____________.

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____________

What word connects the two ideas in this sentence:      Alex forgot his lunch at home, so he asked a friend for some food.

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

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:                                          Traffic grew worse, ______ Maria departed sooner.