Conjunctions: and, or, so, but, because
so
We left at 6:00 a.m., ___ we had to get up very early.
so
He was my friend, ___ I decided to help him.
but
He was poor, ___ he was happy.
because
I could not come to class ______ I was ill.
but
I could speak German _______ I couldn't speak Spanish.
because
I liked Manchester __________ the people were friendly.
but
I liked coffee, ___ I didn't like tea
but
I liked speaking ________ I hated grammar.
but
I lived in the UK ______ I was born in Switzerland.
so
I practised English at home _____ my English was much better.
because
I wanted a new TV ___ the one I had is broken.
so
I wanted to be a taxi driver _____ I needed to pass my driving test.
but
I wanted to be an accountant ______ I had no experience in finance.
so
I wanted to do the vocational high school _____ I needed to study hard.
and
I was good at teamwork _____ I could organise my folder.
because
I was learning English _______ I wanted to get a better job.
and
I was married _______ I had three children.
because
I was tired _____ I didn't sleep well.
so
I worked hard during the day _____ I could rest at night.
and
My name was Elizabeth, ___ I was your new teacher.
and
My name was Mike ________ I lived in Manchester.
but
My sister was tall, ___ I was short.
and
Parents ___ children should have good relationships.
but
The history test was difficult, ___ the English one was easy.
or
We could go by bus ___ by train.
or
We could go to the pool ___ we could go for a bike ride, whichever you prefer.
because
We had to go shopping ___ we have nothing for dinner.