2. And (to join two or more expressions we
usually add “and” between them).
Bread and cheese
I am making the beds, Paul is cleaning the
bathroom and George is cooking.
But (to express contrast).
The teacher is talking but the students are not
listening.
3. So (the result of something)
I am not working today so I’m going to the
supermarket.
Because (the reason for something)
Lucy is opening the window because it is very
hot.
While (two actions in progression happening at
the same time).
Mary is reading a magazine while Sandra is
working.
4. 1. The house is big
2. It’s raining
3. That woman is pretty
4. My family is from
Brazil
5. Our car is expensive
6. My job is difficult
1. it isn’t cold.
2. I like to work.
3. the garden is very
small.
4. she isn’t very friendly.
5. they live in Chile.
6. it isn’t fast.
Join the sentences with the
connector BUT
5. 1. They’re in English class
2. Mark is thirsty
3. I’m studying Japanese
4. Its 2 p.m.
5. I like my job
6. The homework is
difficult
7. The bus is coming
1. I’m going to ask for help.
2. The family is eating lunch.
3. He’s going to buy a coke.
4. I need to hurry.
5. I can travel to Japan in
May.
6. They are reading an
English book.
7. I get to work early.
Join the sentences with the
connector SO
6. 1. I’m opening the window
2. Kate is angry
3. The baby is crying
4. He’s carrying an umbrella
5. They have to go
6. He is at the stadium
7. The teacher is closing the
door
8. They are wearing hats
and gloves
1. She lost her keys.
2. he is playing soccer.
3. It’s snowing.
4. She is hungry.
5. It’s raining outside.
6. they have tennis lessons
at 2:00.
7. It’s very hot in here.
8. people are talking
outside.
Join the sentences with the
connector because
7. 1. My mother is making lunch
2. The students are writing
3. I am drinking a glass of wine
4. The secretary is typing
5. My grandfather is reading the
newspaper
6. My aunt is singing
7. The employee is working
8. I am studying business
1. My roommate is learning
economics
2. my grandmother is sleeping.
3. my uncle is playing the piano.
4. her co-worker is doing nothing.
5. I’m preparing tea.
6. the boss is calling her.
7. My sister is smoking.
8. the teacher is explaining.
Join the sentences with the
connector while
8. Please finish these sentences with
AND, BUT, BECAUSE, WHILE,
SO
My favorite foods as a child
were _ __
Marta went to the mall _____
The cook is cooking _
She likes lasagna ____
Daniel is on the bus ______
Karen isn’t hungry _____
They are happy ___
I’m at the supermarket ____
My computer is slow ___
It is spring ____
It is snowing outside ___
They are overweight ___
I gave my nephew a gift
___
He is watching a movie
__
The is outside___
9. Level 2 Writing Paragraph Number 1
Sentence combining activity
Use the 3 words below to join these short sentences together
and but because
1. I have a best friend, Yuko she is a student at Obirin University too.
2. She is 19 years old she looks younger.
3. She was born in Okinawa now she lives in Yokohama.
4. She is short and slim she has a very big smile.
5. I like her she is kind and funny.
6. We often hang out at weekends we sometimes go on trips together.
7. In the future, she wants to be an actress she loves movies and TV dramas.
8. I hope she will be a big star one day maybe she will win an Oscar
Now try to use the words above in sentences about your chosen person.
REMEMBER
Its best not to start a sentence with and or but
