Practice; and but so or
Example: Davis was cold, so he closed the window.
1. Martin wanted to watch the film, ___he fell asleep half through.
2. To get into town, you can take the bus, you can walk.
3. It isn’t in a very nice part of town, it’s a good restaurant.
4. I wanted to buy some of those new trainers, I couldn’t find them anywhere.
5. Pierre was having some problems with maths, ___he had some private lessons.
6. Julian loves football, he plays really well.
Practice A: Put but or so in the gaps
Example: The film was long, but it was interesting.
The film was long so we got home late.
1. The restaurant is very expensive,_ the food is terrible.
The restaurant is very expensive, only rich people go there.
2. I’m studying hard, I don’t have much free time.
I’m studying hard, I’m not making much progress.
3. I’ve got her address , I can write to her.
I’ve got her address, I haven’t got her phone number.
4. We wanted to swim, we went to the seaside.
We wanted to swim, the sea was too cold.
5. They didn’t have any money, they wanted to eat in a restaurant.
They didn’t have any money, they couldn’t go to a restaurant.
6. I lost my bag, I went to the police station.
I lost my bag,I found 10$ in my pocket.
Angie: Yes, I (went) there last year actually.
2. Anna: Oh no! I (think) I ___have (lost) my keys! ___Have___ you (seen) them anywhere?
Benny: Well, they (were) by the phone earlier this morning. __Have you (looked) there?
3. Petra: Do___ you (know) where Antonio is?
Gerta: Yes, he (is) in his bedroom. He (is doing) his homework.
4. Amit: I am___ (going) for a walk. _Do___ you (want) to come?
Ajay: No, thanks. I (am expecting) a phone call.
5. Pittara: Have___ you (seen) Sasha recently?
Peach: Yes, this morning actually while I (was driving) to work. But, I ___have (not spoken) to him for weeks.
6. Pascal: ___Did you (see) him at the party last night?
Francois: Yes, but he (left) when we (arrived).
Nowadays, ..the. National Gallery continues to collect .the.. best works by artists.
What .a.. handsome man he was.
It was half past five in .the... afternoon.
He opened ..the.. door of this room.
She wanted to see .the/a. (оба варианта применимы). doctor. When .the... doctor came she told him everything about her illness.
I believe there must be .a... way out.
.The.. Crimea is situated in .the.. south of ... Ukraine.
Scientists still do not know if there is life on planet Mars.
... Great Britain is not washed by .the.. Black Sea.
She is so careful .with.. her health that she sends .for the.. doctor even when there's nothing wrong ..with. her .at.. all.
I'm in .a.. hurry to meet my friend who's arriving .at.. Paddington Station .at.. 5 p.m.
Do you live .in.. the centre or .in the .. suburbs .of... the sity?
What conclusion did the committee arrive .to..?
All .of.. us paid attention .to.. this interesting fact.
We live .in.. a big house .with.. all modern conveniences.
I think i left my pen .at.. home.
Though he speaks fluent French, people often make fun .of.. his accent.