Task 1   The Use of Transition

Try to fill in the blanks using the appropriate conjunction. Use commas if necessary.

(for- and- nor- but-or-yet- so)

1. My dad _______ I are going fishing this afternoon.

2. The old man doesn’t have much money _____ he always seems to have nice things.

3. Either we are going to win ______ they are going to win.

4. I don’t have much time _____ hurry up!

5. He wasn’t a popular king _____ all of his countrymen hated him.

6. I want to get there early ____ we should leave soon.

7. It doesn’t matter whether they get the job ___ not.

8. We don’t like red ____ do I like blue.

9. I ran after the cat _____ could not catch her.

10. We played very well ____ we still lost the game