English_ Connectives(Although, so because, but)

6B_English_ Connectives(Although, so because, but)

We are going to revise "although", "so", "because" and "but" today.

Although and But

• idea 1 + idea 2

• one idea will always contrast the other idea

Although

• "Although" (idea 1) ==> a surprising result (idea 2)

• a surprising result (idea 2) <== "although" (idea 1) 

• e.g. Although I am free, I don't want to  watch TV.

• e.g. I don't want to watch TV although I am free.

But

• (idea 1) ==> "but' a surprising result (idea 2)

• e.g. I am free but I don't want to watch TV.

• e.g. Pam is thirsty but she doesn't have any water.

Multiple Choice

She wanted to go to the party _______ she was sick.

• although

• but

Multiple Choice

I still need to work hard ____ I always get high marks in the exams and tests.

• although

• but

Because

• (idea 1) ==> the cause (idea 2) 

• e.g. I want to go to school because it is so boring at home.

• e.g. Please take an umbrella with you because the weather is bad today.

So

• (idea 1) ==> the effect (idea 2)

• e.g. I need to go to school tomorrow so I have to wake up earlier in the morning.

• e.g. Today is Mary's birthday so I gave her a gift at school this morning.

Multiple Choice

He was lazy ______ he did not study well.

• because

• so

Let's finish the exercise. Please choose the correct answers.

Multiple Choice

I went to Peter’s house ____ he wasn’t there.

• although

• but

• because

• so

Multiple Choice

____ this is a bestseller book, I really hated it.

• although

• but

• because

• so

Multiple Choice

I woke up early this morning ____ I was still late for school.

• although

• but

• because

• so

Multiple Choice

No one wants to talk to Lily ____ she is rude to everyone.

• although

• but

• because

• do

Multiple Choice

I want to do some exercise ____ I ask my parents to go swimming with me next Saturday.

• although

• but

• because

• so

Today, we have revised "although", "but", "because" and "so".