Conjuntions A conjunction is a word used to connect other words, phrases and clauses together. AND And: also, in addition to. “And” is used when the statements are similar. EXAMPLES: He’s 10 and she’s 12. My mom and dad are teachers. Tim usually practices the piano and plays football at weekend. I have a sister and a brother I drink soda and water BUT But: however, despite this. “But” is used to connect two opposite ideas. EXAMPLES: I love ice cream, but he loves apples. It’s sunny and hot, but I like it. She’s 40 years old, but she looks much younger than her real age. I like pizza, but I don´t like coca cola I want money but I don’t have OR Or is used to express choices. Links ideas in a negative statement EXAMPLES Do you like playing football or badminton? Would you like tea or juice? Who’s taller? Michael or Tom? I don’t play videogames or sport I don´t like dancing merengue or bachata What do you prefer, wine or beer? SO So is used to link between cause/ reason and results He’s hungry so he gets some food. The weather isn’t very nice so we don’t go camping. He lost the key so he couldn’t get into his room. There is a lot of noise in my house, so I got angry ALSO Also is use to give more information EXAMPLES: He likes to play football, also, he won last year I watch tv all day, also, my best friend My sister is small, also, she has long hair
