Make compound sentences by joining the two simple sentences. Use or choose the conjunction given. Remember to add a comma.
1. I want to eat some food. I have a sore throat. (but)
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2. The Japanese eat healthily. They live for a long time. (so)
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3. I feel tired. I feel weak. (and)
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4. You can go and see the doctor. You can go to bed now and rest. (or)
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5. My sister is a nurse. She works in a dental clinic. (and/ but)
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6. My teeth hurt. I make an appointment with the dentist. (so/ or)
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7. The couple want to go to the musical. There aren’t any tickets left. (but/ so)
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8. Stop listening to rock music through earphones. You will have earache. (or/ and)
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9. Eating too much sugar is bad for your teeth. It causes obesity. (so/ and)
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10. The laptop suddenly stops working. I cannot finish my work on time. (but/ so)
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11. There are many people passing by. Only few people drop in the restaurant. (and/ but)
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12. The doctor advises people to drink enough water. Do exercises regularly. (and/ so)
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13. My neighborhood is peaceful. Sometimes there are several cases of petty crime. (but/ so)
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14. My boyfriend asked me out. I was sick. (and/ but)
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15. There are many wonderful things in Thailand. I decide to stay here for another couple of days. (so/ but)
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Tham khảo
1. I have a sore throat but I love cold drink.
2. Jim eats too much fast food, so he is overweight.
3. Is watching television bad for your health?
4. If you have a cold or the flu, should you stay home.
5. Alex loves fishing, so he usually goes fishing in the lake near his house.
6. You can avoid some diseases by keeping yourself clean.