Beginner ๐Ÿ“ Grammar ยท #29 of 305

Conjunctions: And, But, Or

Join words or sentences.

Examples

  • I like tea and coffee.
  • Do you want tea or coffee?

Key rules

  • and adds information: tea and coffee
  • but shows contrast: small but strong
  • or gives a choice: tea or coffee
  • A comma comes before but/and/or when they join two full sentences

Common mistakes

  • I like tea but also coffee โ†’ I like tea and coffee
  • She is poor and happy โ†’ She is poor but happy
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Pick and for addition, but for contrast, or for choice.

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