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.