Code 3: GUM Technique

But & Because

To Connect Sentences

But

1. I can sing, but I can't dance.
2. I would like to read a novel, but I wouldn't like to write a novel.
3. She can cook briyani, but she can't cook manthi.

Because

1. I would like to travel because I would like to explore new places.
2. I am late today because there was traffic.

Task

1. I can understand English, but I can't fully understand American English, especially if someone mumbles.
2. I can cook dishes, but I can't cook a variety of native dishes.
3. I would like to talk about things in English because I would like to meet foreign people.
4. Now I am feeling fatigued because yesterday I didn't sleep very well.
5. I came early today because a friend picked me up.
6. I can't go to the cinema because I couldn't book a ticket.