Listening to an artist: because, so, but, although
Listening first. A grown-up reads the text below once or twice. Listen for the artist’s message. Now the connectors. Because shows the cause: We painted the wall because it was grey. So shows the result: The wall was grey, so we painted it. But and although show a contrast. But joins two ideas: It was hot, but nobody stopped. Although starts one idea and a clause follows: Although it was hot, nobody stopped. We can also say: Nobody stopped although it was hot. Never use although and but in the same sentence. Use a comma when the although clause comes first. Describe a painting with adjectives before nouns: a colorful mural, a smooth bowl, a shiny lamp, an amazing picture, an original idea. Always put the adjective before the noun, not after it.
| Link | Shows | Example |
|---|---|---|
| because | cause | We painted the wall because it was grey. |
| so | result | The wall was grey, so we painted it. |
| but / although | contrast | It was hot, but we worked. / Although it was hot, we worked. |
My name is Hoda, and I paint murals on school walls. Last month I worked with students on a wall near the playground. We chose bright, colorful paints because the wall was grey and dull. Some students painted trees, so the wall looks like a garden now. Although it was hot, nobody stopped working. My favourite part is the message: the mural says, “Be kind to nature.” Visitors engage with the wall. Children touch the leaves, and some even take photos. I think it is incredible when a grey wall becomes a story.
Describe and explain. Choose a picture or an object at home. Describe it with three adjectives and explain with because, so and although: for example, I like this lamp because it is shiny. It is old, so I take care of it. Although it is small, it gives a lot of light.