Key learning points

1. And is a type of joining word.
2. A joining word can join two simple sentences.
3. Each simple sentence is about one idea and makes complete sense.
4. The second idea builds on to the first idea if ‘and’ is used to join them.
5. Grammatically accurate sentences start with capital letters and most often end with full stops.

Keywords

• Joining word - a word that joins words or ideas

• Build on - add to

• Related - linked to

Common misconception