I cook and he cleans.

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Connective Word (And)

Beginner

Sometimes, we want to form longer sentences than "I am John." and "I play tennis." In this lesson, you will learn to form longer sentences, such as "I am John, and I play tennis."

Exercise 1

Sentence Practice

I like New York and London.
I like New York, and I like London.
I live in New York, and I visit London.

Grammar Focus

I am a cook and a teacher.

'And' connects words that have the same grammatical function:

I am a doctor and a singer. (SVC: 'and' connects two nouns)
I cook and clean. (SV: 'and' connects two verbs)
I am happy and satisfied. (SVC: 'and' connects two adjectives)

When there are three or more nouns/verbs, use 'and' before the last noun/verb:

I like dogs, cats, and fish. (SVO: noun + noun + noun)
I dance, sing, act, and play piano.

Put a comma ',' between the words: 'dogs, cats, and fish'.

I am a cook, and I like tennis.

'And' also connects full sentences. Put a comma between before 'and':

I am John. (SVC)
She is Susan. (SVC)
→ I am John, and she is Susan. (SVC - and - SVC)

Susan is a doctor.
She cooks.
→ Susan is a doctor, and she cooks.

Exercise 2

Dialogue Practice

Read the dialogues aloud with your tutor.

Introductions

	Mr. Nakamura This is my friend, Margaret. She is a teacher and a writer.
	Saya Nice to meet you, Margaret.
	Margaret Nice to meet you, Saya.
	Mr. Nakamura Saya is my friend and English teacher.

Candy Shop

	Chloe I'd like chocolate and gummy bears.
	Shop Clerk Here you go.

Exercise 3

Rephrasing Sentences

The following sentences are incorrect. Rephrase the sentences to include 'and' and commas if appropriate.

Example

I like apples oranges bananas. → "I like apples, oranges, and bananas." (When reading this answer to your teacher, you can read out the commas: "apples comma oranges comma and bananas".)

There is coffee tea.

This is a dog that is a cat.

Luke is a baker a painter.

I play soccer I coach students.

The cat's fur is long thin orange.

I am an engineer he is my boss she is the president.

Exercise 4

Sentence Building

Use 'and' to buy things at a shop.

Example

bananas, apples → "I'd like bananas and apples, please."

this shirt, that shirt
these shoes, those shoes
a rose, two daisies
blue, red cups
English, Spanish books
pens, glue, erasers
pizza, soda, sandwiches