4.8.1

To Make Sentences Longer

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But, And, Or, Because

Conjunctions can be used to make sentences longer by joining together clauses. Examples of conjunctions are: 'but, and, or, because'.

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Conjunctions

  • mais - but
  • et - and
  • ou - or
  • parce que - because
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Examples

  • J'aime regarder le sport, mais je préfère le jouer.
    • I like to watch sport, but I prefer to play it.
  • J'ai un chien et un chat.
    • I have a dog and a cat.
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Other example

  • Je vais jouer au foot ou au cricket.
    • I am going to play football or cricket.
  • Je ne mange pas de noix parce que je suis allergique.
    • I don't eat peanuts because I am allergic.

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