English Skills with Readings 7th Edition by John Langan

Exercise 127

Insert the joining word ( and, but, for, so ) that logically connects the two thoughts in each sentence.
1. The couple wanted desperately to buy the house, _______ they did not qualify for a mortgage.
2. The hurricane caused record flooding across the state, _______ it also knocked out power for millions.
3. Clyde asked his wife if she had any bandages, _______ he had just sliced his finger with a paring knife.
4. A group of teens talked and giggled loudly during the movie, _________ the ushers asked them to leave.
5. The restaurant was beautiful, _________ the food was overpriced.