Linking Words: and, but, so, because (bindeord)
LANGUAGE WORK
Use the linking word and when you want to give more than one piece of information in a sentence. he looks like a cowboy. Bo is a dog
has long brown ears.
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Woody is a toy
I am allergic. Joe has lots of toys
he is not happy.
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I want a dog
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Use the linking word but when two parts of a sentence have conflicting information.
in
I put on gloves. Lucy was hungry
she made a sandwich.
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It was cold
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Use the linking word so when you want to say what happens next.
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Use the linking word because when you have to explain why. Becky and I are friends
we have much in common. Matt is absent
he has the flu.
TASK Now you try: A friend treats you well, ... a foe doesn’t. Pooh and Piglet are best friends, ... they are always together. Mum says I can’t have a cat ... we already have a dog. Joe Spud had Disneyworld closed, ... there was no queue for any rides.
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