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Practice 1. Using Coordinating Conjunctions | (intermediate)

Instructions

Based on the whole unit on coordinating conjunctions, fill in the blanks using “and,” “but,” “so,” or “or.” Some items may have multiple correct answers.

When you are finished, click “Answer.”

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1. James has been at work since 8 o’clock, he has been on the phone with clients since then.

James has been at work since 8 o’clock, and he has bee been on the phone with clients since then.

2. Elizabeth has been working on her college degree for four years, she is still not ready to graduate.

Elizabeth has been working on her college degree for four years, but she still not ready to graduate.

3. Mary has two small children, another baby is on the way.

Mary has two small children, and another baby is on the way.

4. Mark was 45 minutes late for class, the teacher did not allow him to take the test.

Mark was 45 minutes late for class, so the teacher did not allow him to take the test.

5. It’s freezing today, the children want to play outside.

It’s freezing today, but the children want to play outside.

6. We wanted to go skiing, the weather was too warm, there was no snow.

We wanted to go skiing, but the weather is too warm, so there is no snow.

7. What would you like to do? We could watch a movie, we could go for a walk in the park.

7. … We could watch a movie, or perhaps we could go for a walk in the park.

8. Some people do not have much money, they live satisfying lives.

Some people do not have much money, but they live satisfying lives.

9. It’s up to you. You can talk to me now, we can schedule an appointment for next week.

… You can talk to me now, or we can schedule an appointment for next week.

10. I need to save for a new car, I’ve been avoiding any unnecessary expenses.

I need to save for a new car, so I’ve been avoiding any unnecessary expenses.

 More Practice

Check out the List of Exercises for more practice using coordinating conjunctions.

Introduction (this page) and but for nor or / or else so yet / and yet Punctuation
List of Exercises
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