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Conjunctions

I can recognize and use the conjunctions and, but, or, because and so

to link ideas in sentences.

And, but and or

We use conjunctions to link ideas I like ¡t but it'svery hot an¿ spicy!
together when we speak or write.
We use them to show ideas like
similarity, difference, reason,
options, and result or consequence

I like itbecause its hotand Spicy!

We use and to link two similar We use but to contrast two We use or to talk about two
ideas inone sentence. different ideas in one sentence. different possibilities or options.
The sun's shining. It's37°C. The sun's shining. It's-5°C. We cansit outside. We cansit inside.
The sun's shining andit's 37 °C. The sun's shining butit's-5°C. We can sit outside or inside.
It'ssunny and warm. It'ssunny butcold. Doyou want to sit hereor goinside?

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Choose the correct conjunction. * 2 Readand complete the sentences with and,

ÿ She has black hair(and)/ or brown eyes. but or or.

1 Would you like to stay in and / or go out this ÿ All my friends likedthe film ...
evening? ..beA Ithought it was boring.
---
..and
2 Ihave a bike or / but Idon't use it. ___
lloved it too.
3 I can play the guitar and / but the piano. 1 You can have chocolate sauce ...
4 I think she's a doctor but / or a teacher. I'm not ___
you have to pay extra.
sure. strawberry sauce.

5 Ilike pizza and / but Idon't like pasta. was latefor school ...
6 That tiger is beautiful but / or it's very ---
1missedthe first lesson.
dangerous. I didn't miss the exam.

Would you like to go to the beach ...
_ go to the mountains?

_ have a swim inthe sea?

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