Part 2 · Parts of SpeechChapter 11 · Conjunctions

Lesson11.1

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And, But, Or, So, Because

Join ideas: I like tea and coffee. I'm tired, but I'm happy. It's raining, so I'm at home.

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  • andadds: I like tea and cake.
  • buta contrast: It's small but nice.
  • ora choice: Tea or coffee?
  • soa result: I was hungry, so I ate.
  • becausea reason: I ate because I was hungry.

Join two ideas

I like tea and coffee. (add)

I'm tired, but I'm happy. (difference)

Do you want tea or coffee? (choice)

It's raining, so I'm staying at home. (result)

I'm staying at home because it's raining. (reason)

I'm hungry, so I'm eating. (result)

vs

I'm eating because I'm hungry. (reason)

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