Joining Sentences

What are we learning today?

You will learn to join short sentences with and, but, or, because and then.

Explanation

• Use and to add an idea.
• Use but to show a difference.
• Use or to show a choice.
• Use because to give a reason.
• Use then to show what happens next.
• A conjunction is a small word that joins parts of a sentence.

Examples

1. I closed my hand on the gun and walked to the door.
2. The man might be waiting inside, or he might be outside.
3. The hut was small but it was dry.
4. Watson was afraid because he was alone.

Remember!

• Do not start every sentence with "and".
• Do not use too many conjunctions in one sentence.

Check yourself

1. Join with "and": "He walked to the door. He looked in."
2. Choose but or or: "It was quiet ___ he heard a boot."
3. Which word shows a choice?