And, But, Or, 1
In this lesson, we look at the conjunctions and, or, and but.
Conjunction
Conjugation is a word used to connect words, phrases, clauses and sentences. The word conjunction comes from two Latin words meaning “joined with”.
And, but, or and other coordinating conjunctions connect grammatically equal words, phrases, clauses and sentences.
Words
● I have a laptop and a tablet.
● Wilson bought beans, onions, and lettuce at the marketplace.
● Scientists and engineers are developing a new rocket.
● They bicycle and swim on Mondays and Fridays.
● We are going to visit Bali or Thailand this summer.
● You can order chocolate, vanilla, or tapioca.
Phrases
● The tourists went to the theme park or the boat cruise.
● University students and laid-off workers protested in city center.
● You have ketchup stain and motor oil on your shirt.
Clauses and Sentences
● They are from Switzerlad, and are here on business.
● Milo speaks English well, but his friend speaks better.
● You can wait in line, or come back on Monday.
● The weather was sunny this morning, but in the afternoon it rained.
Complete the following. If possible, say why and give examples.
And
1. At school, I . . . ., . . . and . . . .
2. Betty is a good girl. She . . . ., . . . . and . . .
Joe is a bad boy. He . . . ., . . . and . . . .
3. Many people go to Britain to . . . . . . and
4. My grandfather (grandmother, aunt, uncle) can
5. My friend wants to visit . . . ., . . ., and . . . .
6. At his company, Mr. Phillips . . . .
But
7. Mr. Enfield came from a poor farm, but now . . .
8. Jennifer wants to visit France, the Netherlands and Italy, but
9. My friend wishes to become a successful movie star, singer or model but
10. Melissa can read and write English, but . . . .
11. Micheal worked in a factory, but . . . . .
