We use AND to join

two sentences 1. Join the sentences by using the word given in brackets.

a) Mary did her homework. Then she watched TV.( and)

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b) We saw Sue. We didnt see John.(but)

We use BUT to show _______________________________________________________

contrast
c) Tim was late for school. He missed the bus.(because)

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d) They didnt have lunch. They were hungry.(so)

We use BECAUSE to _______________________________________________________

express a reason for
something happening e) The students can listen to a song. They can watch a film. (or)

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f) Tom was talking to Mary. I saw him. (when)

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We use SO to express
a result and is
proceeded by comma.

2. Use and, but, or, so to join these sentences.

The word OR a) It was very hot. 1. I couldnt do it.

introduces an
alternative. b) She bought a newspaper. 2. You can go with your sister.

c) I tried to do the exercise. 3. Are you just tired?

d) They had lunch. 4. I opened the windows.

e) You can come with me. 5. They often go to the cinema.

f)They like films. 6. She didnt read it.

WHEN means at the g) Are you ill? 7. Then they went for a walk.
time that something
happened or happens.
 3. Complete with because (conjunction) or because of ( preposition).

a) I dont complain ____________Im satisfied.

b) Mary and John are here ____________us.

c) The football match was canceled ____________the rain.

d) John doesnt want to see Mary any more ____________ he met another girl.

e) He stopped being a rock singer ____________ his band broke up.

f) She walked slowly ____________her bad leg.

g) Im not going to wear these jeans ____________ I dont like them.

4. Combine the sentences by using one of these linking words.

or- so- but - because - when

a) You can meet new people. With can stay in touch with old friends.

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b) I dont like chat rooms. You can meet dangerous people there.

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c) She didnt invite me. I couldnt go to her party.

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d) I arrived home. Mary was sending an email.

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e) Its a nice flat. Its too small.

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f) My father was cooking dinner. I got home from school.

Key:

1.

a) Mary did her homework and then she watched TV.

b) We saw Sue but we didnt saw John.

c) Tim was late for school because he missed the bus.

d) They didnt have lunch, so they were hungry.

e) The students can listen to a song or watch a film.

f) Tom was talking to Mary when I saw him.

2.

1 - d - It was very hot, so I opened the window.

2 - f - She bought a newspaper but she didnt read it.

3 -a - I tried to do the exercise but I couldnt do it.

4-g - They had lunch and then they went for a walk.

5-b - You can come with me or go with your sister

6 -e - They like films, so they often go to the cinema.

7 - c - Are you ill or just tired.

3.

a) Because

b) because of

c) because of

d) because

e) because

f) because of

g) because
4.

a) You can meet new people or stay in touch with your old friends.
b) I dont like chat rooms because you can meet dangerous people there.
c) She didnt invite me, so I couldnt go the party.
d) When I arrived home, Mary was sending an email.
e) Its a nice flat but its too small.
f) My father was cooking dinner when I got home from school.