Conjunctions (LGPElem)

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Check the following example: We arrived early to the city and we went to our favourite café, but it was shut. I was hungry, so I bought some crisps. We sat in the park because it was sunny.
We use: AND to link sentences that describe similar actions or situations. We do not have to repeat the subject of the first sentence after and: We went to town and (we) met Ross. BUT to link sentences that describe different actions or situations: I asked him, but he didn't answer. OR to link sentences that describe two possible actions or situations: We can wait here or we can go to the cafeteria. BECAUSE to say that something was the reason for an action or situation. We can start a sentence with because. We left early because Ben was tired. Because Ben was tired, we left early. SO to say that something happened as a result (consequence) of an action or situation. I was hungry, so I bought some crisps.
Compare SO vs BECAUSE: I bought some crisps *because* I was hungry. (reason) I was hungry, so I bought some crisps. (result)


		84A Complete the sentences. Use and, but or or.

	0.	We left the car in the village walked to the beach.
	1.	Were there a lot of people there was the beach empty?
	2.	It was very cold we had a good time.
	3.	Matt was tired he came with us.
	4.	Did Steven come with you too did he stay at home?
	5.	We made a fire cooked some fish.
	6.	I don't like fish I ate some.
	7.	We had some sandwiches too I didn't eat any.
	8.	Lucy played the guitar sang some songs.
	9.	Did you sleep on the beach did you go home?
	10.	Did Matt walk to the beach did he get a taxi?

		84B Complete the sentences. Use so or because.

	0.	Anna's studying Biology and Chemistry she wants to be a doctor.
	11.	I didn't pass my exams I have to take them again this year.
	12.	I'm leaving in a few minutes I've got football practice at five.
	13.	Philip isn't here today he's ill.
	14.	I'm not enjoying my course it's too easy.
	15.	Rachel's moving to London she's having a party on Saturday.
	16.	Everyone's very nice I've made a lot of friends.

		84C Choose the correct answer.

		In 2005, Steve Vaught decided to change his life. He was unhappy about his body (0) wanted to lose weight, (17) he decided to do something about it. He walked from the west coast of the United States to the east — a journey of 4,800 kilometers! The journey took him more than a year (18) he walked slowly. He didn't have much money, (19) he stayed in cheap hotels (20) he camped. He tried to eat healthy food, (21) in some places he couldn't buy any fruit or vegetables. Lots of television and radio stations followed his journey (22) he often met people who knew about him. He became very popular in the US.