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  1. Single word conjunctions (‘and’, ‘but’, ‘or’) to connect single nouns and adjectives: These conjunctions are used to connect individual words.
    • ‘And’: “I have a cat and a dog.”
    • ‘But’: “She is small but strong.”
    • ‘Or’: “Would you like tea or coffee?”
  2. To combine phrases, clauses, and sentences: These conjunctions can also join larger structures.
    • ‘And’: “I went to the park, and I played on the swings.”
    • ‘But’: “I love summer, but I hate the heat.”
    • ‘Or’: “You can either study now, or you can play later.”
  3. ‘And’ and ‘or’ before the final item in a list: When listing items, ‘and’ or ‘or’ is typically used before the last item.
    • ‘And’: “I need to buy apples, bananas, and oranges.”
    • ‘Or’: “For dessert, you can have cake, ice cream, or fruit.”
  4. ‘But’ to add unexpected contrast: The conjunction ‘but’ is often used to show a contrast that is unexpected or counter to the first part of the sentence.
    • Example: “He is very tall, but he cannot reach the top shelf.”
  5. ‘Because’ as a subordinating conjunction to introduce a subordinate clause: The word ‘because’ is used to show cause and effect. It introduces a subordinate clause (a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence).
    • Example: “I am studying hard because I want to pass my exams.”

 

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