Do you know how to use “and”?
We use and to connect two ideas that express something similar.
For example:
I like those jeans. I like that jacket. Then, we say: I like those jeans and that jacket.
I hate baseball caps. I hate sweaters. Then, we say: I hate baseball caps and sweaters.
My sister wants a new dress. She wants a new skirt. Then, we can say: She wants a new dress and a new skirt.
My dad needs a cotton shirt. My mom needs formal trousers. We can say: My dad needs a cotton shirt and my mom needs formal trousers.
George has sunglasses. I have black shoes. Then, we can say: George has sunglasses and I have black shoes.
Now, let’s check how to use the word but. We use that word to contrast ideas.
Examples:
I like red sweaters. My mom hates red sweaters. Then, we can say: I like red sweaters but My mom hates them.
Susy needs shoes. She doesn’t need tennis (She has lots of tennis). Then, we can say: Susy needs shoes but she doesn’t need tennis.
We have some gloves. We don’t have coats. We can say: We have some gloves but we don’t have any coats.
My boyfriend wants to buy a new suit. I think it isn’t a good idea. We can connect those contrasting ideas as follows: My boyfriend wants to buy a new suit but I don’t think it’s a good idea .
We contrast ideas using affirmative and negative sentences:
I like shirts but I don’t like t-shirts.
and we can also contrast ideas with verbs that mean the opposite.
She hates jackets but she likes sweaters.
We use or to talk about different possibilities. Look at the following examples.
I want a coat or a jacket. That means that I want only one option.
What do you prefer when it’s cold? A jacket or a sweater. It means you prefer only one thing.
How do you like your pants? Black or white? It means you prefer only one color.
I need new pants or jeans for school. It means that I need only one option.
Do you have a dress or a blouse? It means you only have one thing.
Es Choose the option that best completes each sentence.
Selecciona la opción que mejor complete cada enunciado.
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1. I need some sandals _____ a pair of jeans.
2. She has red blouses ______ she doesn’t like them.
3. It’s raining! You need an umbrella _____ a raincoat.
4. I usually hate suits _____ I like this blue suit, it’s beautiful!
5. It’s my sister’s birthday and she wants either some earrings _____ a necklace, I don’t know.
6. She doesn’t need shoes _____ she wants to buy more.
7. Pepe doesn’t like jeans _____other informal clothes. He prefers fancy clothes.
8. I just want two things, that t-shirt _____ those sneakers.
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Completa las siguientes conversaciones con “and”, “or” “but”.