Build stronger sentences with Because, And & But
Learn how to give reasons, add similar ideas and connect contrasting information clearly in one complete sentence.
BECAUSE
Give a clear reason for an idea.
Use because to give a reason for an idea and connect the reason to the main idea in one complete sentence.
People prefer working from home.
They can save commuting time.
ONE COMPLETE SENTENCEPeople prefer working from home because they can save commuting time.
Quick tip: Because answers the question “Why?”
AND
Connect similar or additional ideas.
Use and to connect similar or additional ideas.
Do not use a comma when and joins words or phrases, or when the second part is not a complete sentence.
Use a comma when and joins two complete sentences.
Remember: And adds similar or extra information.
BUT
Connect contrasting or opposite ideas.
Use but to connect contrasting or opposite ideas.
Do not use a comma when but connects words or phrases.
Use a comma when but joins two complete sentences.
Remember: But introduces a different or opposite idea.