When we talk about something that has happened before (in the past) we need to change the verb.

You
can put these words into sentences like; “I …… yesterday.” “He/She …… earlier.”

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I had a notebook in my backpack I had a book in my backpack

I had a notebook and a book in my backpack

The linking word “and” joins similar ideas together.

 BUT

I want to visit Cuzco I don’t have any money

I want to visit Cuzco but I don’t have any money.

The linking word “but ” joins opposite ideas together.

 BECAUSE

I didn’t do my presentation I was tired

I didn’t do my presentation because I was tired.

Use because to express the reason for doing /not doing

something.
 So
She didn't study. She didn't pass the exams.

She didn't study, SO she didn't pass the exam.

Use SO to show that the second idea is the result of the first.
A: Did you go to the cinema with Tom last night?
B: No, I didn’t . Tom didn’t feel well because / so we had dinner at his house and / but
watched a film on TV.

A: Why did he give you his book?

B: Because / so I left my book at home.

A: Where’s Laura?
B: She went to bed but / because she didn’t feel well.
A: Did you call a doctor?
B: Yes, I did. But / so he can’t come today.
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