Longer answers with because, for example and but
Make short answers longer with three linking words: because for a reason, for example for a real case, and but for a different idea.
10 min
Module 19 · Lesson 2 of 5
In this lesson
- Use because to give a reason, for example to give a real case, and but to show a contrast.
- Avoid the usual mistakes: because of before a sentence, such as to start a sentence, but with two ideas that agree.
- Build a Part 1 answer: answer, reason, example, and a different idea if you have one.
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