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Connectors

The document explains the use of connectors in English to join sentences, including 'and' for similar ideas, 'but' for contrasting ideas, 'then' for showing order, 'also' for adding similar ideas, and 'so' for indicating results. It provides examples for each connector and includes exercises for practice, such as matching sentences and completing sentences with the appropriate connector. The exercises aim to reinforce the understanding of how to effectively use these connectors in writing.

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Connectors

The document explains the use of connectors in English to join sentences, including 'and' for similar ideas, 'but' for contrasting ideas, 'then' for showing order, 'also' for adding similar ideas, and 'so' for indicating results. It provides examples for each connector and includes exercises for practice, such as matching sentences and completing sentences with the appropriate connector. The exercises aim to reinforce the understanding of how to effectively use these connectors in writing.

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Connectors: and, but, then, also, so

Usamos estas palabras para unir dos oraciones:


and
Uso: Para unir dos ideas similares.
Sentence A → I like chicken. I like fish.  Sentence B
I like chicken and (I like) fish.
but
Uso: Para contrastar dos ideas.

Sentence A → I can play I can´t play tennis.  Sentence B


I can play but I can´t play tennis.
then
Uso: Para mostrar el orden de acciones.

Sentence A → I wake up at 6. I go to the gym.  Sentence B


Everyday, I wake up at 6. Then, I go to the gym.
also
Uso: Para añadir otra idea similar.
Sentence A → I like English. I like Math.  Sentence B
I like English. I also like Math.
so
Uso: Para mostrar resultado o consecuencia.

Sentence A → She has a headache She’s going to the doctor.  Sentence B


She has a headache so she’s going to the doctor.

Exercise 1. Match the two columns. Write the correct letter (a–e) in the parenthesis.
1. On weekends, We stay home ( ) a. Then answer the questions.
2. Joe does a lot of sport, ( ) b. but it doesn't have a garden.
3. Read the text. ( ) c. He also plays tennis.
4. It's a nice house, ( ) d. and watch television.
5. Richard is a good footballer. ( ) e. so he’s very fit.

Exercise 2. Complete the sentences with and, but, then, also, or so.
1. It is sunny _____________ it is cold.
2. I eat breakfast _____________ I go to school.
3. I have a cat _____________ a dog.
4. He is tired _____________ he’s not going to the game.
5. A: Do you play football?
6. B: Yes. I _____________ play tennis.

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