Review: Because, But, So

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What is the purpose of the word 'so' in a sentence?

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The word 'so' is used to indicate a result or consequence of a previous statement.

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What does the word 'because' indicate in a sentence?

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The word 'because' is used to provide a reason or explanation for something.

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What is the function of the word 'but' in a sentence?

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The word 'but' is used to contrast two ideas or statements.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a verb.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'so'.

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She was late, so she missed the bus.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'because'.

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I stayed home because it was raining.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'but'.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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What is the difference between 'and' and 'but'?

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'And' adds information, while 'but' contrasts information.