1. join similar ideas and add information e.g., and Connectives We use connectives to: show choices; means and not e.g., or join different ideas, e.g, but Revision Exercises

2. Joining similar ideas and adding information  We use and to join similar ideas and add information.  We use and, not a comma, to join only two words or ideas. e.g. I bought a hat and a tie.

3. Joining similar ideas and adding information  We use commas when there are three or more things, but don’t use a comma in front of and. e.g. I buy a hat, a tie and a coat.  I buy a hat and a tie, and a coat. See “or”

4. A. Showing choices  We use or to give someone a choice.  He hasn’t got a sister or a brother.  He can’t read or write.  She doesn’t smoke or drink. e.g. For dinner you can have rice or congee. B. Use after a negative

5. but We use but to link up contrasting ideas. I like strawberries but I don’t like oranges. I like strawberries. I don’t like oranges.

6.  We use but to join different ideas. e.g. Ben is not clever but he is hard-working. but

7. Practice 1 (and, or, but) 1.I don’t like Music ______ PE. 2.I like reading magazines ______ I don’t like reading the newspaper. 3.I like both cartoons _______ music shows. 4.I don’t like hamburgers ______ I like sandwiches. 5.I have no brothers ______ sisters. or but and but or

8. 1 I love apples. I love oranges. ____________________________ 2 I can’t have a dog as a pet. I can’t have a cat as a pet. ____________________________ 3 He is strong. He is helpful. ____________________________ 4 He can’t go home by bus. He can’t go home by tram. ____________________________ I love apples and oranges. I can’t have a dog or a cat as a pet. He is strong and helpful. He can’t go home by bus or by tram. “but” Practice 2 (and, or, but)

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