Exercise 2. Fill in the blanks with and, so, but, or, for.

1. It was raining, ____________ we stayed at home ____________ watched a film.
2. I want to buy a new pair of shoes, ____________ I don’t have enough money.
3. She had a terrible headache last night, ____________ she drank a lot of wine.
4. I like eating pancakes, ____________ I never eat cream cakes; I don’t like them.
5. Would you like chocolate ____________ biscuits with your coffee?
6. My job is very challenging, ____________ it doesn’t pay very well.
7. We can go by bus, ____________ we can walk to the stadium.
8. My classmate studies very hard, ____________ she always gets good marks.
9. You ought to hurry up, ____________ you’ll be late for work.
10. I do more exercise ____________ drink much water to lose weight.
11. I don’t have time to chat to you, ____________ I have a lot of exercises to do this evening.
12. Eat more food with vitamins, ____________ you will feel healthier.
13. My father smokes a lot, ____________ he has a problem with his lungs.
14. You can choose to learn Japanese ____________ Korean as your second foreign language.
15. There is a new cartoon on TV, ____________ I have to do my homework.                                     

    Exercise 3. Complete the sentences with a suitable coordinating conjunction.

    1. Antony can play tennis ____________ football.
    2. This hat is expensive, ____________ I still want to buy it.
    3. Jenny got up late this morning, ____________ she missed the bus.
    4. My father is watching TV, ____________ my mother is reading a magazine.
    5. The children don’t want to play outside, ____________ it is very cold.
    6. This is a very expensive hotel, ____________ only rich people stay here.
    7. Linda hates seafood, ____________ I hate it too.
    8. You can stay at home, ____________ you can go shopping with me.
    9. I go to bed immediately, ____________ I am tired after a hard-working day.
    10. There is no one in the living room, ____________ the TV is on.                                             

        Exercise 4. Complete the sentences with a suitable conjunctive adverb in the box.

        however

        therefore

        otherwise

        1. I want to buy this fashionable dress; ____________, it is too expensive.
        2. This restaurant is cheap and famous; _______, we need to reserve a table as soon as possible.
        3. You should write the essay more quickly; ____________, you won't submit it on time.
        4. My son is addicted to computer games; ____________ I only allow him to use his computer or mobile phones only two hours a day.
        5. Remember to put the milk in the fridge; ____________ it will be sour and we can’t drink it.
        6. Barbara is not hard-working at school; _________ she always gets good marks in the exams.