Joining Words

What are we learning today?

You will join two parts of a sentence with the words when, because, before, after, if, so and where.

Explanation

• When shows time: She began when she was eight years old.
• Because gives a reason.
• Before and after show the order of two actions.
• If shows a condition. Use the present simple after if: If it rains, we play indoors.
• So shows a result.
• Where shows a place.

Examples

1. We do them because we want to win a prize.
2. Wash your hands before you eat. After the match we went home.
3. If it rains, we play indoors.
4. The ball was wet, so the game stopped.
5. This is the stadium where we play.

Remember!

• Say "If it rains". Do not say "If it will rain".
• Because gives the reason. So gives the result.

Check yourself

1. Choose: "We stayed home ___ it was cold." (because / where)
2. Choose: "It was cold, ___ I wore a jacket." (so / when)