Connect ideas with a conjunction
The idea
And adds, but contrasts, because introduces a reason, and so introduces a result.
Step by step
- Read both ideas before choosing a connecting word.
- Name their relationship: addition, contrast, reason or result.
- Insert the conjunction and check that the intended relationship remains clear.
Example
Choose the conjunction giving a reason: We stayed inside ___ a storm was approaching.
Answer
because
The approaching storm is the reason for staying inside, introduced by because.
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Describe one event using because, then reverse the clauses and explain its result using so.
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