Joining with 'but'
I can join two simple sentences with 'but'.
Joining with 'but'
I can join two simple sentences with 'but'.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- 'But' is a type of joining word.
- Joining two simple sentences with 'but' forms a compound sentence.
- The two ideas in a compound sentence joined with 'but' oppose each other.
- The 'but' joining word has a different meaning to the 'and' joining word.
- Each of the two ideas holds equal grammatical weight in the sentence.
Keywords
Joining word - a word that joins words or ideas
Compound sentence - a sentence formed of two simple sentences and a joining word
Oppose - disagree or compete with
Common misconception
Pupils may think that 'but' can be used in any sentence and may not recognise where it is suitable.
Show compound sentence examples that use the same first idea and let pupils hear the different joining words in action with the second idea.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
dinosaur
gigantic dinosaur
The gigantic dinosaur stomped its feet.
The gigantic dinosaur stomped its feet and the ground shook.
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Exit quiz
6 Questions
formed of two ideas and a joining word
one idea that makes complete sense
for building on an idea
for two opposing ideas