Study Reference: Language Summary
Study Reference: Language Summary
Language Summary
Linking words
And:
• You use and to connect two similar ideas or things.
Tim likes milk and cereal.
But:
• You use but to join two contrasting ideas.
John doesn’t like butter, but he likes cheese.
So:
• You use so to show that one thing is the result of another.
Helen likes fruit, so she’s eating an apple.
Because:
• You use because to give a reason.
She’s making lunch because it’s 12 o’clock.
Or:
• You use or to join two alternative ideas or possible choices.
You can have fish or chicken.