Basic Connectors - And, So, But, Because
Learn how to use basic connectors in English.
Can you answer these grammar questions correctly?
Basic Connectors
Point 1: The four most common connectors in English are:
- and
- but
- so
- because
Point 2: Use and to add information.
- I play tennis, and I coach soccer.
- I like sports, and I like cooking.
- I speak Spanish, and I speak German.
Point 3: Use but to show contrast.
- I can drive, but I don’t have a car.
- I like golf, but I can’t play well.
- I live in Thailand, but I can’t speak Thai.
Point 4: Use so to show cause and effect.
- I am tired, so I will go home.
- It is raining, so I will stay inside.
- It is his birthday, so I got him a gift.
Point 5: Use because to give a reason.
- I failed the test because I didn’t study.
- I’m hungry because I skipped lunch.
- I put on a coat because it is cold.
