English Skills with Readings 9th Edition by John Langan, Zoe Albright

Exercise 3

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.

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2.?The hurricane caused record flooding across the state, _______ it also knocked out power for millions.

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3.?Clyde asked his wife if she had any bandages, _______ he had just sliced his finger with a paring knife.

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4.?A group of teens talked and giggled loudly during the movie, _________ the ushers asked them to leave.

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5.?The restaurant was beautiful, _________ the food was overpriced.

Step 1 of 5

Correcting Run-Ons Method 2 (435-436)

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