Grammar: ✨ Grammar F: 🧩 Parts of Speech - Basics (A1) - Lesson 22: Conjunction 'but'

Grammar: Conjunctions A2 Lesson 22: Connecting Contrasting Ideas with 'But' What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use the conjunction 'but' to connect two different or opposite ideas in a sentence. Connecting Different Ideas We use the conjunction 'but' to connect two ideas that are different or opposite. It shows a contrast , like a surprise or a change in direction. ➕ Adding Similar Ideas ('and') Use 'and' when the ideas are similar. Example: The crab is fresh and delicious. ➖ Contrasting Different Ideas ('but') Use 'but' when the ideas are different. Example: The crab is delicious, but it is expensive. The Grammar Rule 📖 Using 'But' to Connect Sentences When 'but' connects two complete sentences, we usually place a comma ( , ) before it. Notice how one idea is often positive (+) and the other is negative (-) or just different. (+) I like seafood, but (-) my sister does not. (+) He wants to g…