FANBOYS exercise-3




FANBOYS

Exercise 3

For each of the exercises below, fill in the blank with a coordinating conjunction that correctly completes each sentence. Sometimes, more than one coordinating conjunction can complete the sentence; however, you only need to write in one of them. (FANBOYS)

1. 

Greg did not want to sell his collectors’ Star Wars toys,    he really needed the extra cash from doing so.

2. 

She ate lunch about 20 minutes ago,    it is unlikely she is hungry enough to eat a muffin at the coffee shop.

3. 

Since Shelly turned 30, her parents have reminded her that it is the time she settles down    starts a family.

4. 

My weekend was pretty uneventful; mostly I just sat around the house, watched television    read.

5. 

The secret to happiness is not about making as much money as you can,    it is  about what kind of car you drive and how big your house is.

6. 

Jonathan’s parents do not know about their anniversary party. Make sure you do not mention it    ruin the surprise.

7. 

Brad left exceptionally early to try to beat the rush-hour traffic,    he still ended up catching the tail end of it, arriving a bit late.

8. 

It is snowing heavily; you probably want to wear your boots,    your feet do not get wet.

9. 

Brent had the highest score on the test,    he did not feel like he knew the material very well.

10. 

I plan to hit the bookstore this weekend    pick up the new John Grisham book.











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