Joining Sentences: and, but, because

What are we learning today?

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

Explanation

• Use and to put two ideas together.
• Use but to show a different idea.
• Use because to give a reason.
• Put a comma before but.
• Do not start a short answer with because.

Examples

1. I get up and I have a shower.
2. My dad is at home, but my mum is working.
3. Our favourite day is Sunday because no one works.

Remember!

• and = together
• but = different
• because = reason

Check yourself

1. Complete: My father loves his job, ___ my sister does not like hers.
2. Join the sentences: I wake up. I wash my face.