Exploring Writing 2nd Edition by John Langan

Exercise 105

Insert the joining word ( a nd, but, for, so ) that logically connects the two thoughts in each sentence.
1. Napoleon may have been a brave general, ______he was afraid of cats.
2. The large dog was growling at me, ______there were white bubbles of foam around its mouth.
3. The library had just closed, ______I couldn't get any of the reserved books.
4. He checked on the new baby every five minutes, ______he was afraid that something would happen to her.
5. Kate thought the milk was fresh, ______it broke up into little sour flakes in her coffee.
6. Elephants have no thumbs, ______baby elephants suck their trunks.
7. Lonnie heard a noise and looked out the window, ______the only thing there was his reflection.
8. Although I like most creatures, I am not fond of snakes, ______I like spiders even less.
9. My sister wants to exercise more and use her car less, ______she walks to the grocery store.
10. Barry spends hours every day on his computer, ______he often has the television on at the same time.