Select the letter of the coordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
-I called the box office, _______ all the tickets had been sold.
A) for
B) but
C) so

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The two ideas express a contrast, as the first idea suggests the possibility of purchasing tickets whereas the second idea indicates that all tickets have been sold. Therefore, the coordinating conjunction that best expresses this relationship is "but."

Select the Letter of the Coordinating Conjunction That Best Expresses