And, But, Or, 3

 
 
 
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.

Or

Monday. Which is better online schools or regular schools?

Tuesday. Which is more important, health or wealth? Which is more important, being healthy or having lots of money?

Wednesday. Should (rich) people pay higher taxes, lower taxes or the same amount?

Thursday. Do you prefer to work at a company or from home?

Friday. Voters have a choice of the liberal or conservative candidate (or labor or big business). What is the outcome? Who will win?
 
 
 
 

 

And

Opening Hours. After I turn on my computer, I . . . . , . . . and . . . .

Weekdays. Every man wants to marry Shirley because she . . . . , . . . . and . . .

Saturday. Joshua is very successful. Why is he so successful? He is successful because he . . . . , . . . and . . . .

Sunday. Veronica can speak five foreign languages. What is her secret? She . . . . and . . . .

Weekend. Our great-grandmother is quite healthy. She . . . . , . . . .

Days off. If you visit my city (town or country), you should visit . . . . , . . . . , . . . .

Holiday. My favorite YouTube videos are . . . , . . . , . . . .