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Rachel got her cap and gown ready for the ceremony. After, they would be having a party at her house. What event was she going to?
graduation
When Kathy started at a new school, she wanted to put her best foot forward. What does that mean?
Try her best, make a good first impression
Sarah said, "I have a new puppy." What would you say next?
When did you get him?
How old is he?
What kind of puppy is it?
How do you take care of it?
You did a load of laundry and there is water coming out of the bottom of the washing machine. What do you do?
Put down some towel, stop the washer, tell your parents or the landlord.
What is the correct conjunction for this sentence:
Yesterday it rained; _____________, today it looks sunny.
however
although
but
Because it was raining for days and she lived near a river, Tracy went to get sand bags to put near her house. What was she afraid would happen?
a flood
Should we go to the movies or the football game? I am really on the fence. What does that mean?
undecided, neutral, either would be fine
Luke said, "I leave tomorrow to go to California." What do you say next?
What will you do there?
Who are you going with?
How long are you staying?
Do you have family there?
You were standing on a ladder to get something in the garage and you fell. You hurt your leg badly. No one is home but you have your cell phone. What do you do?
Call 911. Call a neighbor to come and help. Call a family member to come home.
*If no phone, you might yell to see if a neighbor will hear you.
What conjunction is best for this sentence?
I can't go to the movies ___________ I clean my room.
until
unless
Dave and Lisa have plane tickets to fly to Florida at the end of June. The airline pilots have been striking. What are they afraid will happen to their plans?
They are afraid that their flight will get cancelled or moved.
Just watching that commercial from Subway makes my mouth water. What does that mean?
It looks delicious, I want to eat or drink it!
Pam said, "I just took my drivers test." What do you say next?
How did you do?
Will you get your license soon?
Was it hard?
Do you have a car to drive?
You bought a shirt at the store but when you try it on at home it doesn't fit right. What do you do?
Take it back to the store with the receipt. Take it to customer service to return it.
*Keep the tags on it, do not wash it or wear it out of the house.
What conjunction is best for this sentence?
________________ having a black belt in karate, Jason plays piano very well.
In addition to
Steve turned in the application to the company and gave them his resume. What was he hoping would happen next?
He would be called in for an interview.
After the hard day at work, I let my hair down. I got into my sweats, got some hot chocolate, and curled up with a book.
Relax, be yourself, be comfortable
Mr. Brown said, "The history test is on Monday." What do you say next?
What test?
What should I study?
Is there a study guide?
*To a friend: Do you want to study tonight?
Your friend stops talking to you and texting you. You are not sure why. What do you do?
Talk to your friend.
Say, "Are you upset with me?"
I'm sorry if I did something to make you upset.
Please forgive me.
Which conjunction fits best in this sentence?
All the students _____________ Jessica, went on the field trip.
except, besides
Craig was fixing up his roof after the storm last Wednesday. After working for an hour, he went back inside without finishing. What happened?
He ran out of materials, he needed to call a professional, it was getting hot, it started to rain, he hurt himself.
When the parents started arguing at the t-ball game, the umpire told them to "cool off." What does that mean?
Calm down, stop arguing, move away from each other
Your best friend says, "I am free tonight."
Want to hang out?
What do you want to do?
Can we do something together?
Cool, Let's plan something.
You missed your bus to get to work. The next one doesn't come for 30 minutes. You will be late. What do you do?
Call work and let them know you will be late.
"I'm sorry. I missed my bus so I will be late coming in today. I should get there by 10:30."
Which conjunction is best for this sentence?
___________________ of the car accident, she needed to have a rental car for a month.
because
as a result
as a consequence