Conjunctions & Linkers

Rule

• • and is used to add information.
  • but is used to contrast ideas.
  • or is used to offer choices.
  • so is used to show result.

Usage

• • We use conjunctions and linkers to connect ideas in sentences.
  • They help make our sentences longer and more interesting.
  • We use them to show relationships between ideas, like addition, contrast, or result.

Examples

• I like reading books and watching movies.
• I wanted to go to the beach but it was raining.
• Do you want to go to the park or stay home?
• I'm tired so I'm going to bed early.
• She's not only smart but also very kind.
• I'm not sure if I should go or not.

Common Mistakes

• Wrong: I like reading books and I like watching movies. Correct: I like reading books and watching movies.
• Wrong: I wanted to go but it was raining. Correct: I wanted to go but it was raining.
• Wrong: I'm tired so I go to bed early. Correct: I'm tired so I'm going to bed early.

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