Basic Connectors - And, So, But, Because

Learn how to use basic connectors in English.
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Basic Connectors

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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.
  1. I play tennis, and I coach soccer.
  2. I like sports, and I like cooking.
  3. I speak Spanish, and I speak German.
Point 3: Use but to show contrast.
  1. I can drive, but I don’t have a car.
  2. I like golf, but I can’t play well.
  3. I live in Thailand, but I can’t speak Thai.
Point 4: Use so to show cause and effect.
  1. I am tired, so I will go home.
  2. It is raining, so I will stay inside.
  3. It is his birthday, so I got him a gift.
Point 5: Use because to give a reason.
  1. I failed the test because I didn’t study.
  2. I’m hungry because I skipped lunch.
  3. I put on a coat because it is cold.