Exercise 3: Fill in the blank with a suitable coordinating conjunction.

1. She decided to exercise more often because she was unhealthy.
2. He promised not to eat too much even though the offer was too enticing.
3. I am a vegetarian, so I don’t eat any meat.
4. I am allergic to cats, yet I have three of them.
5. I invited Mary to go to the beach with me, but she refused.
6. Angela said she might buy him a watch, but he was on a diet.
7. Jackson wanted to eat another piece of cake, but he didn’t get the position.
8. Janet did very well on her job interview, and she does enjoy cycling.
9. Kate does not like to swim, but meat alone can account for a good diet. An acceptable diet should read a balance of both types of ingredients.
10. Obese people have a higher chance of heart disease because the heart needs to work harder.
11. They stayed home for the holiday, because they had to work.
12. Thomas will be late for work, because he has a dental appointment.
13. We wanted to visit our friends, but we didn't have enough money to get a flight.
14. Would you rather have cheese or bologna in your sandwich?

• She decided to exercise more often for she was unhealthy.
• He promised not to eat too much but the offer was too enticing.
• I am a vegetarian, so I don’t eat any meat.
• I am allergic to cats, yet I have three of them.
• I invited Mary to go to the beach with me, but she refused.
• Angela said she might buy him a watch, but he was on a diet.
• Jackson wanted to eat another piece of cake, but he didn’t get the position.
• Janet did very well on her job interview, nor does she enjoy cycling.
• Kate does not like to swim, yet meat alone can account for a good diet.
• Obese people have a higher chance of heart disease, for the heart needs to work harder.
• They stayed home for the holiday, for they had to work.
• Thomas will be late for work, for he has a dental appointment.
• We wanted to visit our friends, but we didn't have enough money to get a flight.
• Would you rather have cheese or bologna in your sandwich?