ANSWERS TO COORDINATING CONJUNCTION EXERCISE

1. Most of the models shown in contemporary women’s magazines are extremely thin, but we can’t blame the media for the increase in eating disorders. (correct)

2. Before you hand in a final draft of your essay, you should print out a draft and edit from hard copy rather than on the computer screen. 

You do not need a comma in this sentence because "edit from hard copy  rather than on the computer screen" can not stand alone as a separate sentence.

3. Michael Jordan retired from basketball, but he continues to do a lot of charity work.

You need to comma before the conjunction in this sentence because "he continues to do a lot of charity work" could be a separate sentence.

4. It’s amazing how many accidents are caused by people driving while using cell phones, yet we do not pass legislation restricting their use.

You need a comma before your conjunction in this sentence because "we do not pass legislation restricting their use" can stand alone as a separate sentence.

5. Stephen King’s most recent book Riding the Bullet was published only on the internet, so many people did not have access to it. (correct)

 6. Insurance rates tend to be higher for young men, but this is based on the statistical evidence which suggests that they have more accidents.
(correct)

 7. We are going to Susan's house for dinner tonight but not if it snows.

You do not need a comma in this sentence because "not if it snows" is not a separate sentence.

8. Credit cards can be wonderful in emergencies, but they can be dangerous for people who buy things on impulse.

You need a comma before your conjunction here because "they can be dangerous for people who buy things on impulse" can be a separate sentence.