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6. We were out of milk. I went to the shop to buy some

So
But
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And

7. Turn these simple sentences into a compound sentence by adding a coordination conjunction
I had a terrible cold. I still went to work.

But
So
Yet
And

8. When do you use the coordinating junction 'BUT' ?

when you're introducing a contrasting and surprising idea to existing information
when you're indicating an effect, result or consequence
when you're adding contrasting information to existing information
When you're explaining the reason or purpose of something

9. Marian had a meeting early in the morning. She went to bed late.

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And

10. His two favorite sports are football ______ tennis.

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11. Which of the co ordinating conjunctions has been used correctly?

My dog enjoys being bathed and hates getting his nails trimmed.
My dog enjoys being bathed but hates getting his nails trimmed.
My dog enjoys being bathed yet hates getting his nails trimmed.
My dog enjoys being bathed so hates getting his nails trimmed.

12. Jackson wanted to eat another piece of cake, ____ he was on a diet.

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And
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Nor

13. I wanted to go to the beach, _______ Mary refused.

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So

14. When do you use the coordinating junction 'AND' ?

when you're adding information to existing information
When you're explaining the reason or purpose of something
When you're presenting a choice
when you're indicating an effect, result or consequence

15. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
Would you rather have cheese _____ bologna on your sandwich?

Or
For
Nor
So

16. When do you use the coordinating junction 'FOR' ?

when you're adding contrasting information to existing information
When you're explaining the reason or purpose of something
when you're adding information to existing information
when you're introducing a contrasting and surprising idea to existing information

17. Which of the co ordinating conjunctions has been used correctly?

You can eat your cake with a spoon or fork.
You can eat your cake with a spoon and fork.
You can eat your cake with a spoon nor fork.

18. I am a vegetarian, _______ I don’t eat any meat.

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But
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Nor

19. Michael was late for school. He did not rush to get ready.

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But
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And