Using Coordinating Conjunctions

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.

  1. Question

    Physical education in schools is essential, _________ it prepares children to be active and fit adults.

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    Using Coordinating Conjunctions: 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. - Physical education in schools is essential, _________ it prepares children to be active and fit adults.
  2. Question

    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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    Using Coordinating Conjunctions: 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. - Traditional physical education was supposed to interest children in athletic activities, _________ too often only those who were already good athletes liked to participate.
  3. Question

    In traditional physical education classes, students played games well and enjoyed them, _________ they played them poorly and disliked them.

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    Using Coordinating Conjunctions: 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. - In traditional physical education classes, students played games well and enjoyed them, _________ they played them poorly and disliked them.
  4. Question

    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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    Using Coordinating Conjunctions: 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. - Children who were not natural athletes often ended up hating physical education, _________ many of them never learned to enjoy physical activity, even as adults.
  5. Question

    Many Americans who do not get any exercise are obese,_________ obesity can cause many health problems.

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    Using Coordinating Conjunctions: 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. - Many Americans who do not get any exercise are obese,_________ obesity can cause many health problems.
  6. Question

    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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    Using Coordinating Conjunctions: 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. - 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.
  7. Question

    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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    Using Coordinating Conjunctions: 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. - The new theory emphasizes fitness rather than athletic skill, _________ learning to keep fit benefits more children than learning to play a particular sport.
  8. Question

    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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    Using Coordinating Conjunctions: 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. - 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.
  9. Question

    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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    Using Coordinating Conjunctions: 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. - 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.
  10. Question

    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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    Using Coordinating Conjunctions: 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. - 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.