Using and, but, or, so and because to join ideas. · about 10 minutes
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What is it? Joining words connect words or sentences. The small words and, but, or, so and because are joining words. And adds, but shows the opposite, or gives a choice, so shows what happened next, and because tells why.
Why does it matter? Joining words help you say more in one sentence instead of many short ones: "I like apples and bananas."
Where do we use it? In your stories, in talking to friends and family - "Do you want tea or milk?"
In this lesson you will:
