1) Use and - but so in the below sentences:

1.

Profits have increased over the past months
________________ we start the new year in a
strong financial position.
2.

Profits have increased over the past months
_________________ we are not in a strong
financial position.
3.

Profits have increased over the past months
____________________ we have increased
our share of the market.
4.

The number of these endangered animals has
multiplied over the last ten years
_________________ there is no reason for
increased protection.
5.

The number of these endangered animals has
multiplied over the last ten years _____ they
are living longer and in better health.
6.

The number of these endangered animals has
multiplied over the last ten
years______________ there are good
reasons for continuing their protection.
7.

In the developing world salaries are low
_________________ goods cannot always be
produced more cheaply.
8.

In developing countries salaries are low
________________ strikes are rare.
9.

In the developing world salaries are low
______________ goods can be produced
more cheaply.
Conjunctions
Choose the right word.

1) We were born on the same day,______________ we
are exactly the same age.
[ ]and
[ ]because
[ ]so

2) We get along really well __________________ we have
the same tastes.
[ ]because
[ ]but
[ ]so

3) We are the same age __________________ she is taller
than me.
[ ]so
[ ]but
[ ]because

4) Amanda is my close friend __________________ we
both like going shopping.
[ ]but
[ ]and
[ ]so

5) My grandma is always there for me
__________________ I can rely on her.
[ ]because
[ ]but
[ ]so

6) My mum isn't always patient __________________ I
sometimes have arguments with her.
[ ]but
[ ]and
[ ]because

7) I don't like people who are big-headed
__________________ Richard is big-headed.
[ ]because
[ ]and
[ ]but

8) Richard is big-headed __________________ I don't
like him.
[ ]so
[ ]because
[ ]but

2) In the sentences use: So Or- And But
a) I could cook some supper, _______________ we could order a pizza.
b) John is Canadian, _____________ Sally is English
c) This service is usually free of charge, __________ you often have to pay a deposit
d) He lives in London, __________ he studies at a college.
e) It was raining, ____________ I took my umbrella.
f) She was sick, _____________ she went to the doctor.
g) You can go to the tourist office ______________ ask them for any information you need.


ANSWERS:

1. so
2. because
3. but
4. and
5. so
6. and
7. and
8. so











1- So
2- But
3- And
4- So
5- And
6- But
7- But
8- And
9- So



Choose the correct answer for each question.
1. I didn't go out ____________ it was raining.
A. so
B. ? but
C. ? because
2. I bought it ____________ I like the colour.
A. ? but
B. ? because
C. ? so
3. The computer was very expensive ____________ I didn't buy it.
A. ? so
B. ? but
C. ? because
4. He thinks he's clever ____________ he speaks good English.
A. ? but
B. ? so
C. ? because
5. He came ____________ he was very late.
A. ? so
B. ? because
C. ? but
6. He's my best friend ____________ I will lend him the money.
A. ? so
B. ? but
C. ? because
7. He's not very tall ____________ he's very heavy.
A. ? because
B. ? but
C. ? so
8. It was raining ____________ I took my umbrella.
A. ? but
B. ? because
C. ? so
9. I ate the food ____________ I didn't like the taste.
A. ? because
B. ? so
C. ? but
10. I took my umbrella ____________ it was raining.
A. ? because
B. ? so
C. ? but