Lesson: Conjunctions/Linking Words: And, Because, But, So. (Common Core - Visa - Unit 6)

 

Words to learn:

Addition: And

Giving a reason/cause: Because, since

Giving result/outcome: So

Opposition: But

 

Examples:

And: Addition

Ahmed did his homework and watched TV.

I like potatoes and tomatoes. I like oranges, bananas and apples.

Ahmed likes chocolate and his sister likes ice cream.

Bilal and Kamal are playing video games. (Ahmed is playing video games. Kamal is playing video games)

A is listening to the teacher. B is listening to the teacher. A and B are listening to the teacher.

 

Because/since: Reason - cause

Reason: I work hard because/since I want to succeed. (Answers the question “why?”)

Because/Since I want to succeed, I work hard.

Since=because

Cause: Kamal succeeded because/since he paid attention in class.

Because/since he paid attention in class, Kamal succeeded.

 

So:

Result – outcome

The company is expanding, so they are taking on extra staff.

It was raining, so we stayed at home

I have a stomach-ache, so I can’t go to school.

Addition:

I like chocolate, so does my brother.

 

But: Opposition

He works hard, but he doesn't earn much.

Chinese products are cheap, but they are of low quality.

I like ice cream, but I really love chocolate.

 

 

Exercise 1: Rewrite the following sentences using the given linking words:

1-      Adil works very hard. He wants to help his parents. (because)

2-      I like ice cream. I like chocolate. (and)

3-      Salma didn’t revise her lessons. She didn’t pass the test. (so/because)

4-      I feel hungry. I don’t want to eat. (but)

5-      They did their best. They lost the match. (but)

6-      I’m on a diet. I’m overweight. (since)

 

Exercise 2: Fill in the blank with the correct linking words:

1-      I go to the gym to keep fit [and/but] __ meet my friends.

2-      [Because/So]__ there are no parks near my house, I go to the forest.

3-       I like the countryside [since/but] __ the people there are friendly.

4-      The bus is cheap [and/but] __ it's often crowded.

 

Exercise p60 correction:

1-      Jamila has a sore throat, so she can’t sing today.

2-      Amine must see the doctor because he is sick.

3-      Nawal can play the piano, but she can’t play the guitar.

4-      Bill has the flu, and his sister has an earache.

5-      Alice can’t see the doctor because she doesn’t have an appointment.

6-      Alan is very sick, so he can’t go to work.

7-      The doctor is here, but he can’t see you now.

8-      Samir has a fever, a runny nose, and a sore throat.