VII. Join each pair of sentences, using the word in brackets.

1.   Nathan missed the bus. He was late for school. (because)

      _________________________________________________________

2.   Keep the food covered. The flies will contaminate it. (or)

      _________________________________________________________

3.   Julie has a guitar. She plays it very well. (and)

      _________________________________________________________

 4.  I need to study hard. I can get a good score on the test. (so)

      _________________________________________________________

5.   He seemed a friendly person. I didn’t like him. (although)

      _________________________________________________________

6.   The food looks delicious. It tastes horrible. (but)

      _________________________________________________________

7.   Mason fell. The floor was wet. (because)

      _________________________________________________________

8.   Anna took a part-time job. She needed some money. (so)

      _________________________________________________________

VIII. Choose the correct answers.

1. Fruit tastes good _________ it’s healthy for your body.

      a. but                           b. and                          c. so                             d. or

2.   I want to buy a new jacket, _________ I don’t have enough money.

      a. and                          b. so                             c. but                           d. because

3.   Linda is going to make a cake, _________ she needs some eggs and flour.

      a. so                             b. but                           c. and                          d. or

4.   We went for a walk _________ it was raining heavily.

      a. because                    b. although                  c. therefore                  d. however

5.   We can go to the pool _________ we can go horse-riding, whichever you prefer?

      a. or                             b. but                           c. and                          d. so

6.   John likes funny movies _________ he doesn’t like scary movies.

      a. and                          b. or                             c. so                             d. but

7.   I’d like to see that Korean band _________ their music is pretty cool.

      a. although                  b. so                             c. because                    d. but

8.   I still cry at the end _________ I’ve seen this movie several times.

      a. and                          b. although                  c. because                    d. so

9.   You must hurry _________ you will miss your train.

      a. so                             b. but                           c. and                          d. or

10. His chocolate was too hot, _________ he put some cold milk in it.

      a. so                             b. but                           c. because                    d. although