Number EXCUSE

He has a cough and sore throat

2

4 He hurt his back

1
He has a fever
3
He has stomachache

but

and

so
 And = links two related things (I like burgers and chips. I bought bread and jam.)
But = links a positive (+) and negative (-) idea. (I like films but I don’t like plays. I like
meat but I don’t like fish.)
So = gives a result. (I was ill so I went to the doctor. I was hungry so I cooked a curry.)
Because – gives a reason (I went home because I was ill. I ate my lunch because I was
hungry).

Complete sentences with and, so, but or because. Complete sentences with and, so, but or because.
and football.
1. My friend plays tennis _____ and chips.
1. I like fish ____
because I love languages
2. I am studying English _______ so I drank a glass of water.
2. I was thirsty ____
but he didn’t buy
3. He went to the shops _____ because I over slept this morning.
3. I was late _______
anything.
so I missed the lecture.
4. The bus was late _____
but he plays the
4. He doesn’t play the guitar ____
drums. and the theatre.
5. They went to the cinema _____
but she can’t cook.
5. She can sing well, _____ because Ali was sad.
6. May was happy _______
6. The hat was expensive because
______ she didn’t buy it. so
7. Jill won the race _______ got a prize and
because he was tired.
7. David walked slowly _________ a medal.
but
8. The car was old _________ in good condition. so
8. I was feeling hot _______ I had a shower.

Fill in the sentences about you.

horses
1. I like ___________ motorcycle
and ____________.

Real madrid
2. I like ___________ Barcelona
but I don’t like _______________.

Sick
3. I was ___________ Pill
so I _________________.

because
4. I am running _______________ I am late for the meeting .