Linking Words

Linking Words

AND, OR, BUT.

Linking Words

They are used to connect ideas.

Examples:

• John likes tennis. John likes swimming.

• John likes tennis and swimming.

• I speak German. I don't speak Italian.

• I speak German, but I don't speak Italian.

• I don't speak Italian, but I speak German.

Examples:

• I don't like soccer. I don't like karate.

• I don't like soccer or karate.

• Compare:

• I play tennis on Monday or Tuesday.

• I play tennis on Monday and Tuesday.