For each sentence, choose the coordinating conjunction(and, but, for, nor, or, so, or yet) that most logically links the two parts of each of the following compound sentences.
For help with this exercise, see section 15a of Foundations First, Fifth Edition.
Physical education in schools is essential, _________ it prepares children to be active and fit adults.
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Traditional physical education was supposed to interest children in athletic activities, _________ too often only those who were already good athletes liked to participate.
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In traditional physical education classes, students played games well and enjoyed them, _________ they played them poorly and disliked them.
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Children who were not natural athletes often ended up hating physical education, _________ many of them never learned to enjoy physical activity, even as adults.
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Many Americans who do not get any exercise are obese,_________ obesity can cause many health problems.
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Fortunately, a new way of teaching physical education is becoming more common in American schools,_________ perhaps children in the future will have a different attitude toward physical activity.
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The new theory emphasizes fitness rather than athletic skill, _________ learning to keep fit benefits more children than learning to play a particular sport.
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A school gym of the future may contain weight machines, treadmills, and in-line skates,_________ children can participate in activities like the ones adults do at health clubs.
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The students will not be graded on how well they can play a sport,_________ they will be expected to work hard enough to keep their heart rate at a target level.
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This physical education plan would appeal to most educators,_________ many parents would also see the plan as a great improvement over the physical education classes of the past.
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