Connectives

Dad was late for work _____ he slept in.

• but

• which

• because

• although

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Dogs _____ cats make perfect pets.

• because

• but

• which

• and

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Sarah wants to eat the pie _____ but she is allergic to nuts.

• but

• which

• because

• although

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I forgot to bring my best work, Miss Smith didn't punish me.

• Because

• Although

• But

• So

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

They did not want others to hear them ____ they spoke softly.

• so

• because

• and

• because of

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I love baking cookies ___________ nobody wants to eat them!

• because

• or

• so

• but

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

He did not earn enough money. _____, his wife decided to get a job.

• Therefore

• On the other hand

• Besides

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

We do not live in the same building. _____, we seldom see each other.

• Besides

• On the other hand

• Therefore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Andy jogs everyday _______ he can stay in shape.

• but

• so that

• if

• because

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

…………..…… she was not educated in England, she speaks English like a native.

• Despite

• Even

• Although

• Besides

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E