Joining words: and, but, because
I can use joining words like and, but and because.
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Years 1 and 2 · English
Joining words: and, but, because: I can use joining words like and, but and because.
Sam has a cat and a dog.
And joins two words: cat and dog.
And is a joining word.
Picture: The sentence "Sam has a cat and a dog.", with "and" underlined.
Here are two sentences: Mei sang. Tom danced.
Take away the full stop.
And joins them: Mei sang and Tom danced.
Picture: The sentence "Mei sang. and Tom danced.", with the full stop crossed out and "and" added after the full stop.
Your turn: Zara has a hat and a scarf. Tap the joining word.
Picture: The sentence "Zara has a hat and a scarf."
Tap the right word.
Answer
The answer: and
And is the joining word. It joins hat and scarf.
Picture: The sentence "Zara has a hat and a scarf.", with "and" underlined.
Words to know
- joining word:
- A word that joins words or ideas, like and.
- choice:
- When you pick one thing, not both.
- reason:
- Why something happens.
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