We need a word to tell why. The word 'because' gives the reason. Chen smiled BECAUSE he felt happy inside!

We use words to tell why something happened. The word 'because' gives the reason. We stayed inside BECAUSE it was raining!

We use 'but' to show different ideas. Maya is small but strong means two opposite things. The word 'but' connects these different ideas.

This is about joining words. The word 'and' fits best here. It shows you like both cats and dogs.

We use connecting words to join ideas. The word 'and' connects juice with milk. It shows Maya has both things.

This is about connecting words. The word 'but' shows a difference. Jamal likes one thing but not the other.

We need the word that tells why. The word 'because' explains the reason. Chen smiled because something good happened.

We use 'because' to tell why. The word 'because' explains the reason. Being happy made me smile.

We need a word to show choice. You want red or blue - pick one ball. The word 'or' shows you choose one.

We use words to show opposite ideas. The word 'but' shows something different happened. Jamal ran fast BUT then he fell down.