They went grocery shopping. There was nothing left to eat. (for OR but)
They went grocery shopping, FOR there was nothing left to eat.
For breakfast, we can make pancakes. We can make waffles. (but OR or)
For breakfast, we can make pancakes, OR we can make waffles.
Mary Frances was alone this afternoon. She invited her friend Ashlynn over. (but OR so)
Mary Frances was alone this afternoon, SO she invited her friend Ashlynn over.
You should sharpen your skates. Dull blades do not let you skate well. (and OR for)
You should sharpen your skates, FOR dull blades do not let you skate well.
There is no baseball on TV tonight. Let’s watch a movie instead. (for OR so)
There is no baseball on TV tonight, SO let’s watch a movie instead.
Water is better for you. Juice has a lot of sugar. (for OR but)
Water is better for you, FOR juice has a lot of sugar.
Dad turned up the sound of the TV. We could not hear a thing. (so OR for)
Dad turned up the sound of the TV, FOR we could not hear a thing.
They were bored this afternoon. They went for a drive. (but OR so)
They were bored this afternoon, SO they went for a drive.
Do you want your hair up in a bun? Do you prefer a French braid? (for OR or)
Do you want your hair up in a bun, OR do you prefer a French braid?
They wash their hands often. They do not get sick. ( but OR and)
They wash their hands often, AND they do not get sick.
He wanted to ride his bicycle to school. He did not have a lock. (but OR and)
He wanted to ride his bicycle to school, BUT he did not have a lock.