1. English Teachers’ Professional Development

2. BUT – comma? Read the text : Can you see when we use a comma before but?
Jasmine wanted to buy a new computer, but she didn’t have enough money. She asked Kevin to lend her $500, but he said no. She was a little discouraged but extremely determined. Sarah told Jasmine that she could use her computer at the weekend, but Jasmine needed to surf the net every day for work. Jasmine is hardworking but not very patient. She wants the computer now, but she will have to wait.

3. BUT – comma?
Grammar is boring, but it’s necessary. Grammar is boring but necessary. When the word BUT connects two independent clauses we use a comma. However, when the second part of the sentence cannot stand alone we don’t use a comma.

4. Is there a mistake? She was beautiful, but not very fashionable.
Although he stayed up all night watching TV,
he was really tired.
3. In spite of I helped him, Jim couldn’t finish his project before the deadline.
4. Even though the beautiful weather, the children played computer games inside all day.
he wasn’t tired at all.
he was wide awake.
being helped
Although
my help
the fact that I helped him
Despite
the weather was beautiful

5. However
Bob loves to eat lots of meat, but Hazel prefers vegetables. Although Bob loves to eat lots of meat, Hazel prefers vegetables. Bob loves to eat lots of meat. However, Hazel prefers vegetables. Bob loves to eat lots of meat. Hazel, however, prefers vegetables.

6. BUT – comma?
Grammar is boring, but it’s necessary. Grammar is boring but necessary. When the word BUT connects two independent clauses we use a comma. However, when the second part of the sentence cannot stand alone we don’t use a comma.

7. Choose a suitable response :
Write B.
Nothing. Why?
Sure. Help yourself.
Nevermind. Don’t worry.
Yes, of course. I’ll just get a pen.
No, go ahead.
I was glad to do it.
Thanks, you too.
Sorry, I don’t smoke.
I’m being served. Thank you.
A I’m sorry I’m late. Thank you so much. Can I help you? Have a great day.