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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.

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

So...

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

C.But

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

A.Yet

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

yet

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

nor

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

B.Yet

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

so

Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.

so

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

OR...

Create a compound sentence about the image.

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

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

And...

John loves Mary,______Mary doesn't love John.

but

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

but

The man's suit did not match his tie.

Simple

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

Complex

having a natural ability to do something well

talented

Christie and William drove to the park and ate lunch.

Simple

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

and

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

but

Nelly wanted pizza ______ lemonade for lunch.

and

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

and

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

Compound

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

but

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

for

Create a compound sentence about the image.

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

What are these?

musical instrument

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

A.So

Create a compound sentence about the image.

The orangutan looked sad and I wanted to hug it.

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

moreover

The pineapple sat on the counter.

Simple

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

so

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?

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

so

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

nor

Create a compound sentence about the image.

Are puppies cute or am I just bias?

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

Compound

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?

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

and

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.

Ben stopped ______ looked up at the night sky.

and

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

Nor...

What is it?

a trumpet

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.

Would you like your tea now ______ after swimming?

or

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

B.Although

We will either go on Saturday ______ on Sunday.

or

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

Complex

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

Compound

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

and

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

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

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

B.So

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

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

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.

Ruth bought new shoes ______ had to return them.

but

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

and

Create a compound sentence about the image.

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

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

A. But

Dependent or Independent Clause: a car sped down the freeway

Independent

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

C.Although

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

B.Depsite

Dependent or Independent Clause: when she wanted to go skiing

Dependent

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

or

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

and

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

however

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.

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

For...

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.

_______ 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

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

Compound

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

Compound

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

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

before

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

Complex

_______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

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

therefore

Dependent or Independent Clause: after cleaning the living room

Dependent

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

Complex

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

so

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.

Dependent or Independent Clause: the horse jumped the fence

Independent

_______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

I tried to listen ______ it was very loud.

but

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

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

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

Should he stay ______ should he go?

or

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

but

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

perform

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.

Is your favorite color yellow ______ green?

or

The concert was delayed______the lead singer got sick.

for

Is the new baby a boy ______ a girl?

or

Get me some water, _______ the fire will spread!

or

Create a compound sentence about the image.

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

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 studied very little, _______he failed his exams.

so

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

nor

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.

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

otherwise

The cat and dog fought in the living room.

Simple

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!

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

Yet...

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

but

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

Complex

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

Simple

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.

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

A.Or

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.

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.

Lan likes oranges _____ her sister doesn’t.

but

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

EAL hurts my brain, so I go to sleep.

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

but...

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

but

Finn watched TV ______ he finished his homework first.

but