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Do you want to play cards? Do you prefer a board game? (or OR yet)

Do you want to play cards, OR do you prefer a board game?

I have never visited Moscow, ________ have I been to St Petersburg.

nor

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.

Combine the two sentences with a FANBOYS: EAL hurts my brain. I go to sleep.

EAL hurts my brain, so I go to sleep.

They went grocery shopping. There was nothing left to eat. (for OR but)

They went grocery shopping, FOR there was nothing left to eat.

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.

My mom set the groceries on the counter, and the dog ran off with his food.

Compound

Noah’s ankle hurt a lot. He finished the race. (yet OR so)

Noah’s ankle hurt a lot, YET he finished the race.

You should be in a hurry; otherwise/nevertheless, you will be late.

otherwise

I wanted to join the band because I play the saxophone well.

Complex

Lan likes oranges _____ her sister doesn’t.

but

Dependent or Independent Clause: after cleaning the living room

Dependent

He caught her cheating ___ he didn’t do anything about it. A. Yet B. So C. Because D.Therefore

A.Yet

I really like chocolate cake, ____ I am too full for dessert. A.But B. So C. For D. And

A. But

We packed up all the camping gear after our tent was destroyed by a bear.

Complex

Christie and William drove to the park and ate lunch.

Simple

Complete the compound sentence using 'BUT' : Yesterday was a very busy day...

but...

Create a compound sentence about the image.

Animal crossing is a fun game but it takes too much time...

Ruth bought new shoes ______ had to return them.

but

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.

Create a compound sentence about the image.

Are puppies cute or am I just bias?

The pineapple sat on the counter.

Simple

Is the new baby a boy ______ a girl?

or

_______ his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers. A. Because of B. But for C. In spite of D. Without

C.In spite of

Finn watched TV ______ he finished his homework first.

but

Royce raked up all the leaves. He put them in a big pile. (nor OR and)

Royce raked up all the leaves, AND he put them in a big pile.

Shall we go to the park ______ swing on the swings?

and

He loves her, ___ she doesn’t love him. A.Therefore B. Because C. But D.So

C.But

She loves to sing, ______she has never performed in front of a large audience.

yet

Combine the two sentences with a FANBOYS: The wait is so long. I need to go home!

The wait is so long and I need to go home!

I'm hungry ______ it is not lunch time yet.

but

He hasn’t finished his homework yet; besides/however, he still plays video games.

however

Many Muslim people do not drink alcohol, ________ do they eat pork

nor

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.

I love football ______ I have never been to a match.

but

I'm going to buy a new t-shirt ______ I don't know which color to pick.

but

Many people believe him__________ he often tells a lie. A. because B. in spite of C. although D. because of

C.Although

Combine the two sentences with a FANBOYS: I need to go to the toilet. There's a line.

I need to go to the toilet but there's a line.

The cat and dog fought in the living room.

Simple

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?

Although Jessica loved country music, she also enjoyed listening to jazz.

Complex

It is getting warmer outside. We can put our winter clothes away. (so OR nor)

It is getting warmer outside, SO we can put our winter clothes away.

Nelly wanted pizza ______ lemonade for lunch.

and

I am allergic to cats, ___ I love to pet them. A. So B.Yet C.Therefore D. And

B.Yet

He read this paragraph three times. He did not understand the meaning. (yet OR so)

He read this paragraph three times, YET he did not understand the meaning.

Isabella tried out for the school play and was thrilled when she earned the lead part!

Complex

The concert was delayed______the lead singer got sick.

for

She felt nervous before her performance, ______ she took a few deep breaths to stay calm.

so

Tom has a computer, _____ he doesn’t use it.

but

Complete the compound sentence using 'FOR' : She was always happy, ...

For...

He studied very little, _______he failed his exams.

so

My favorite TV show is Supernatural, but my sister really likes The Vampire Diaries.

Compound

Ben stopped ______ looked up at the night sky.

and

My friend is good at English; moreover/otherwise, he is excellent at Literature.

moreover

He was feeling sick, ________ he went to the doctor.

so

What are these?

musical instrument

Create a compound sentence about the image.

The little mushroom likes to read, yet mushrooms can't read!

Dependent or Independent Clause: the horse jumped the fence

Independent

Complete the compound sentence using 'SO' : I never liked vegetables...

So...

He can’t play the guitar ______ can he play the drums.

nor

Every day I eat my breakfast, ________ I listen to music

and

Do you want your beans on a plate ______ in a bowl?

or

The manager of the store walked the floor, and his employees were taking care of the stock room.

Compound

Sally put on her snow boots ______ went out in the snow.

and

The man's suit did not match his tie.

Simple

When Mark was new at school, Moumin was the first to befriend him.

Complex

Complete the compound sentence using 'AND' : I was looking at the photo...

And...

Complete the compound sentence using 'NOR' : It was neither yours...

Nor...

The cake is dry ___ the caramel sauce on it isn’t good. A. But B. So C. Or D. Nor

B.So

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.

Get me some water, _______ the fire will spread!

or

Should he stay ______ should he go?

or

They do not like meat. They do not eat hot dogs. (so OR yet)

They do not like meat, SO they do not eat hot dogs.

I'll see you after the show and give you £20 for the tickets, or _______ much they cost. A. whatever B. nevertheless C. besides D. however

D.However

_______her absence from class yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson. A. Although B. In spite of C. Because of D. Because

C.Because of

Tommy grabbed the fruit for mum ______ they went to the checkout.

and

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.

entertain an audience by playing a piece of music, acting in a play, etc.

perform

Sam wanted to go to the cinema ______ watch a film.

and

I enjoyed the party, ________ I didn't like the food.

but

She wanted to study late; moreover/therefore, he drank another cup of coffee.

therefore

John loves Mary,______Mary doesn't love John.

but

We will either go on Saturday ______ on Sunday.

or

Create a compound sentence about the image.

The orangutan looked sad and I wanted to hug it.

They wash their hands often. They do not get sick. ( but OR and)

They wash their hands often, AND they do not get sick.

_______she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family. A. In spite of B. Because C. Because of D. Although

D.Although

He didn’t attend the concert, _______ he missed the chance to meet his favourite singer.

so

Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.

so

Dependent or Independent Clause: when she wanted to go skiing

Dependent

The police officer turned on his lights, and the red Mustang pulled to the side of the road.

Compound

Mark held the ball in his hand and didn't know where to throw it.

Simple

Create a compound sentence about the image.

I like Apple products but they are too expensive for me!

Complete the compound sentence using 'OR' : We either go get ice-cream...

OR...

For breakfast, we can make pancakes. We can make waffles. (but OR or)

For breakfast, we can make pancakes, OR we can make waffles.

I tried to listen ______ it was very loud.

but

She walked home by herself, _______ she knew that it was dangerous. A. because B. although C. and D. but

B.Although

I wanted to join the music club, _______ I couldn’t because of my busy schedule.

but

They were bored this afternoon. They went for a drive. (but OR so)

They were bored this afternoon, SO they went for a drive.

having a natural ability to do something well

talented

Complete the compound sentence using 'YET' : Every day I wake up early...

Yet...

What is it?

a trumpet

Dependent or Independent Clause: a car sped down the freeway

Independent

Manchester United is playing very awful ___ their fans are not satisfied with their performance A. So B. But C.Yet D.Or

A.So

I had eaten my breakfast; before, I went to school.

before

Would you like your tea now ______ after swimming?

or

He plans to release his own album next year, _____he’s already started writing songs.

and

I chose to learn the drums,________ I enjoy the rhythm and energy it brings.

for

Create a compound sentence about the image.

2020 was not a great year, so I hope 2021 is better!

Alicia would like to go skiing. She is afraid of falling. (nor OR but)

Alicia would like to go skiing, BUT she is afraid of falling.

It’s raining hard, _____ we can’t go to the beach.

so

____ repeated assurances that the product is safe; many people have stopped buying it. A. By B. Despite C. With D. For

B.Depsite

We can have pizza for supper ___ we can have spaghetti A. Or B. So C. Yet D. However

A.Or

Cristiano Ronaldo has won 33 trophies in his career, ___ he has never won a World Cup. A. Or B. Because C. But D. So

C.But

Is your favorite color yellow ______ green?

or

Kelly wanted to go ice skating, but Natalie desired to go to the bowling alley.

Compound