Choose and, but, because, or so - A2 English Linking Words

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   Bella Welcome to the station. Today we choose and, but,
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   Bella because, or so. Linking words connect
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   Bella ideas to show addition, contrast, a reason, or a
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   Bella result. Hear these links in everyday messages and use
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   Bella them in complete sentences.
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   Bella A commuter arrives early at the station and buys a single ticket.
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   Bella Then she checks the departure screen carefully. She wants
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   Bella to visit a friend in town, so she boards the morning train
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   Bella right on time.
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    Bella Linking words show how two thoughts relate in one sentence.
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    Bella We add similar details with and. We introduce a clear
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    Bella contrast with but. We explain reasons with because,
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    Bella and we state results with so.
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    Bella Look at this sentence from our commuter. She puts
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    Bella on a warm coat because the morning wind is chilly. The connector
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    Bella because clearly answers why she made that choice before leaving.
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    Bella Let us try our first quick practice check. Which word
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    Bella connects two added items? Think about adding information
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    Bella and select the best answer.
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    Bella Well done. The word 'and' adds another item or
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    Bella action to your sentence. It connects two matching facts smoothly
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    Bella so your speech flows naturally.
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    Bella Imagine your morning train is delayed unexpectedly. You
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    Bella quickly text your colleague at the office. You explain that
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    Bella your train stopped, so you will arrive fifteen minutes late
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    Bella for work.
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    Bella Notice how because and so work in opposite directions.
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    Bella Because explains the reason behind an action. Then
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    Bella so introduces the clear result of that action.
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    Bella Remember these four short connectors whenever you speak. Each
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    Bella word has one distinct job when joining thoughts in your daily
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    Bella English sentences.
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    Bella Here is our contrast pattern in action today. The
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    Bella station cafe was crowded, but the barista served my hot tea
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    Bella quickly. That small word signals an unexpected
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    Bella difference between the two ideas.
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    Bella Notice how native speakers pronounce and and but quickly.
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    Bella Keep your rhythm smooth and natural without pausing too long
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    Bella before these small linking words.
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    Bella Time for another check before we listen. Which word introduces
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    Bella a result? Look at the two options and choose the connector
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    Bella that fits.
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    Bella Excellent choice. The connector 'so' introduces
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    Bella the result of an earlier action. It shows what happened next
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    Bella because of the first event.
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    Bella In the four conversations ahead, listen carefully for
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    Bella the reason or the result. Catch the connector word right before
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    Bella the speaker gives their second idea.
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    Bella Listen to two colleagues meeting in the station hall before
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    Bella boarding their morning train.
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    George Did you get something warm to drink at the counter?
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    Tutor Yes, I bought hot tea because the platform
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    Tutor was very cold this morning.
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    Tutor That was wise. Our train arrives in five
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    Tutor minutes.
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    Bella She bought hot tea because the platform was cold, explaining
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    Bella her clear reason to her colleague. Evidence: Yes,
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    Bella I bought hot tea because the platform was very cold this morning.
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    George Did you get something warm to drink at the counter?
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    Tutor Yes, I bought hot tea because the platform
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    Tutor was very cold this morning.
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    Tutor That was wise. Our train arrives in five
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    Tutor minutes.
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    Bella Listen as two coworkers discuss how one of them arrived at
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    Bella the office today.
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    George You look out of breath. Did you run from the station?
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    Tutor I missed the bus, so I took a taxi
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    Tutor to get here on time.
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    Tutor Good thinking. The client presentation begins
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    Tutor in ten minutes.
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    Bella She missed her usual bus, so she took a taxi to reach the office
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    Bella right on time. Evidence: I missed the bus,
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    Bella so I took a taxi to get here on time.
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    George You look out of breath. Did you run from the station?
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    Tutor I missed the bus, so I took a taxi
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    Tutor to get here on time.
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    Tutor Good thinking. The client presentation begins
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    Tutor in ten minutes.
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    Bella Listen to two friends talking inside a crowded commuter carriage
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    Bella on their way to work.
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    Roger Were you able to sit down during the journey?
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    Tutor The carriage was full, but we found two seats near the
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    Tutor door.
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    Tutor That was lucky. This line is usually packed
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    Tutor at eight.
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    Bella The train was crowded, but they still found two empty seats
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    Bella near the door. Evidence: The carriage was full,
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    Bella but we found two seats near the door.
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    Roger Were you able to sit down during the journey?
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    Tutor The carriage was full, but we found two seats near the
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    Tutor door.
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    Tutor That was lucky. This line is usually packed
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    Tutor at eight.
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    Bella Listen to two friends discussing what they will do this Saturday
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    Bella in the city.
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    Roger What are your plans for Saturday morning?
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    Tutor I will visit the museum, and then I will walk in
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    Tutor the park.
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    Tutor Sounds lovely. I hope the weather stays dry for
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     Tutor you.
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     Bella She plans to visit the museum and walk in the park with her
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     Bella friend this weekend. Evidence: I will visit the museum,
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     Bella and then I will walk in the park.
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     Roger What are your plans for Saturday morning?
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     Tutor I will visit the museum, and then I will walk in
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     Tutor the park.
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     Tutor Sounds lovely. I hope the weather stays dry for
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     Tutor you.
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     Bella Now practice speaking with these links. Say complete
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     Bella sentences aloud to build your confidence and fluency when talking
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     Bella to others.
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     Bella Learners often ask about also versus and.
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     Bella The word and connects two clauses smoothly,
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     Bella while also adds extra emphasis to a thought.
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     Bella Can you begin a sentence with but? In everyday spoken
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     Bella English, starting with but is completely natural and very
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     Bella common among native speakers.
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     Bella If you hesitate between because and so, remember the
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     Bella order. Because introduces the reason, whereas
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     Bella so introduces the resulting action.
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     Bella Do you need a comma before linking words? In everyday writing,
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     Bella you often see a comma before so. However, short
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     Bella sentences with and or but usually do not require one.
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     Bella Can because begin your sentence? Yes, you
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     Bella can start with because if you remember to add a comma after
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     Bella that first clause.
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     Bella For formal writing, words like however and therefore
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     Bella replace but and so. In daily conversation,
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     Bella keep it simple and friendly.
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     Bella Visit our platform to watch video lessons. Practice with interactive
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     Bella quizzes and explore the dictation library. Try
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     Bella our AI Tutor for guided conversation. You can also join our
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     Bella public and free social hub to connect with other learners anytime.
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     Bella You now know how to connect ideas using and, but, because,
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     Bella and so. Practice these four links throughout your day
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     Bella in conversations.

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1. Pregunta 1

   Which word simply adds a second item: We need plates ___ cups?

   A but B and C because
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2. Pregunta 2

   Which sentence directly marks a contrast?

   A The bag looks small, so it holds six plates. B The bag looks small because it holds six plates. C The bag looks small, but it holds six plates.
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3. Pregunta 3

   Why did Nina buy more bread?

   A She bought more bread because two extra guests were coming. B She bought more bread, so two extra guests were coming. C Two extra guests were coming because she bought more bread.
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