PRACTICE
Task 1. Complete the sentences with the words given
and but or so for
1. I feel tired, _____I feel weak.
2. The Japanese eat healthily, _____they live for a long time.
3. I have flu, _____I don't feel very tired.
4. You should eat less fast food, _____you can put on weight.
5. You can go and see the doctor, _____you can go to bed now and rest.
6. The Japanese eat a lot of rice, _____they eat lots of fish, too.
7. I want to eat ice-cream, _____I have a sore throat
8. You should eat less fast food, _____you can put on weight.
9. The Americans often eat fast food, _____ many of them are overweight.
10. You can walk, _____ you can ride a bike to get there.
Task 2. Combine sentences, using appropriate coordinating conjunction in the
box
1. You may have an allergy. Be careful with what you eat and drink. (so)
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2. Tom has a temperature. Tom has a sore throat. (and)
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3. I want to buy other car. I have no money. (but)
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4. It’s raining. I will stay at home and sleep. (so)
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5. I pass the test. My parents took me to the cinema. (therefore)
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Task 3. Combine sentences, using appropriate coordinating conjunction in the
box
1. I feel sleepy. I must finish the report. (however)
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2. His shoes are worn. He has no socks. (for)
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3. I wanted to buy a set of Lego. I started to save my money. (so)
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4. I enjoy visiting many different countries. I wouldn’t want to live overseas. (yet)
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5. I couldn’t go to your party. I was tired. (for)
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Task 4. Nối hai câu riêng lẻ dưới đây thành một câu
1. He worked for a woman. She used to be an artist.
2. They called a doctor. He lived nearby.
3. I wrote an email to my sister. She lives in Italy.
4. Linh liked the waiter. He was very friendly.
5. We broke a car. It belonged to my uncle.
6. Ba dropped a cup. It was new.
7. Nam loves books. They have happy endings.
Bài tập bổ sung
Exercise 1. Complete the sentences with the words given: and, but, or, so, for.
1. I feel tired, _______ I feel weak.
2. The Japanese eat healthily, _______ they live for a long time.
3. I have the flu, _______ I don’t feel very tired.
4. You should eat less fast food, _______ you can put on weight.
5. You can go and see the doctor, _______ you can go to bed now and rest.
6. The Japanese eat a lot of rice, _______ they eat lots of fish, too.
7. I want to eat ice-cream, _______ I have a sore throat
8. You should eat less fast food, _______ you can put on weight.
9. Americans often eat fast food, _______ many of them are overweight.
10. You can walk, _______ you can ride a bike to get there.
Exercise 2. Combine sentences, using appropriate coordinating conjunction in
the box.
1. You may have an allergy. Be careful with what you eat and drink. (so)
→ __________________________________________________.
2. Tom has a temperature. Tom has a sore throat. (and)
→ __________________________________________________.
3. I want to buy another car. I have no money. (but)
→ __________________________________________________.
4. It’s raining. I will stay at home and sleep. (so)
→ __________________________________________________.
5. I passed the test. My parents took me to the cinema. (therefore)
→ __________________________________________________.
6. I feel sleepy. I must finish the report. (however)
→ __________________________________________________.
7. His shoes are worn. He has no socks. (for)
→ __________________________________________________.
8. I enjoy visiting many different countries. I wouldn’t want to live overseas. (yet)
→ __________________________________________________.
9. She doesn’t like vegetables. She doesn’t eat fruit. (nor)
→ __________________________________________________.
10. Paul has a three – week holiday. He has enough money to travel. (moreover)
→ __________________________________________________.