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Grammar: Simple Present Affirmative 22

Published on September 2, 2024 | Updated on September 3, 2024

Today we are going to focus on three conjunctions:

#1And
#2But
#3Because

“And” is used to connect similar ideas or actions.

  • Example: “She reads books and writes in her journal.”

“But” is used to show contrast or an exception between two ideas.

  • Example: “He likes coffee but she prefers tea.”

“Because” is used to explain the reason or cause for something.

  • Example: “They study hard because they want to pass their class.”

Exercise

Simple Present

Complete the sentences using “because”, “and”, “but”

#1 She exercises she wants to stay healthy.

#2 He likes to read novels his sister prefers magazines.

#3 They study hard they want to get good grades.

#4 The sun is shining, it is still quite cold outside.

#5 I drink coffee in the morning it helps me wake up.

#6 She needs to buy shoes some clothing

#7 He enjoys science fiction novels watching documentaries.

#8 He studies in the library it is quite place.

#9 They play soccer swim on the weekends


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