Linking Words: and, but, so, because

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.

Woody is a toy he looks like a cowboy. Bo is a dog has long brown ears.

Use the linking word but when two parts of a sentence have conflicting information.

I want a dog I am allergic. Joe has lots of toys he is not happy.

Use the linking word so when you want to say what happens next.

It was cold I put on gloves. Lucy was hungry she made a sandwich.

Use the linking word because when you have to explain why.

Becky and I are friends we have much in common. Matt is absent Vurderingseksemplar 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.