When do we use "because"?
cause/reason
We use a _____ when a conjunction is connecting two clauses.
comma
When do we use "if"?
something might happen, might of happened, or might be happening
My boss didn't like the report, _____ I had to write it again.
so
The report is finished, _____ my boss doesn't like it.
but
I wrote the report _____ my boss asked me to do it.
because
Ramshayan watches sports on TV, _____ he doesn't watch movies.
but
We can have dinner _____ then go to a movie.
and
When do we use "but"?
contrasting ideas
You can have lunch with me _____ you want to.
if
I saw my friend at the restaurant, ___ we decided to eat together.
so
She gets very upset _____ I exclude her.
if
______ he failed his driver's exam, he has to take the bus.
Because
Nao drives faster _____ Chira.
than
Would you like water _____ tea?
or
He took his umbrella ___ he wouldn't get wet.
so
