Conjunctions

Conjunctions

A conjunction joins two words, ideas, phrases, or clauses together in a sentence and shows how they are connected.

AND

It is used to connect similar ideas or sentences.

Example:

I have a house and a car.

They are learning English and French.

Joseph ate a hot dog and French Fries.

Joining Sentences with AND

James studied for the exam.

James cleaned the house.

James studied for the exam and cleaned the house.

BUT

It is used to connect opposite ideas.

Examples:

He is smart but he is rude.

I like my English class but I don't like my classmates.

I want a new cellphone but I don't have money.

SO

It is used to express the result of a previous action mentioned.

Examples:

I was tired, so I went to bed early.

She finished working, so she went shopping.

I have money so I will buy a cellphone.

*The first sentences are the actions and the second sentences are the results of them.

OR

It is used to suggest that you have a choice or election between one thing or the other.

Examples:

I will go shopping or I will go to study.

I am going to eat pizza or a burguer.

I will study Law or Medicine.

Let's Practice and - but - so - or !

Multiple Select

We are going to Spain ... to France next year.

• and

• or

• but

Multiple Choice

John can’t speak Japanese, … he can speak Spanish.

• so

• and

• but

Fill in the Blanks

I need a pen … some paper to write some notes.

Fill in the Blanks

Sam lived in France for two years,

he can speak French.

Multiple Choice

I was late, … I decided to take a taxi to work.

• but

• and

• so

Fill in the Blanks

We can go out for dinner now … later.

Multiple Choice

Seoul is a large city, … it is located in Asia.

• but

• and

• so

Multiple Choice

Elephants are big, … blue whales are even bigger.

• but

• and

• so

Fill in the Blanks

Do you like the green dress

the blue one?

Multiple Choice

John can’t speak Japanese, … he can speak Spanish.

• so

• and

• but

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