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The conjunctions but, though and so link words, phrases or clauses that have contrasting meanings. In the case of clauses containing a contrasting idea, whereas and while are used. | The conjunctions but, though and so link words, phrases or clauses that have contrasting meanings. In the case of clauses containing a contrasting idea, whereas and while are used. | ||
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• While Stanley tended the garden, his wife baked a cake. | • While Stanley tended the garden, his wife baked a cake. | ||
<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages:</span> [[Language/English/Grammar/Contractions|Contractions]], [[Language/English/Grammar/Irregular-Verbs|Irregular Verbs]], [[Language/English/Grammar/Positions-of-Reflexive-Pronouns-in-Sentences|Positions of Reflexive Pronouns in Sentences]] & [[Language/English/Grammar/Gender|Gender]]. | |||
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https://www.languagecouncils.sg/goodenglish/-/media/sgem/document/additional-sgem-resources/pdf/grammar-rules-_-speak-good-english-movement.pdf?la=en | https://www.languagecouncils.sg/goodenglish/-/media/sgem/document/additional-sgem-resources/pdf/grammar-rules-_-speak-good-english-movement.pdf?la=en | ||
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==Videos== | |||
===Basic English Grammar in Hindi | Interjection and Conjunction ...=== | |||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOK4C3nuQ2A</youtube> | |||
==Other Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/Contractions|Contractions]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/Since-and-For|Since and For]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/Adverbs-of-Manner|Adverbs of Manner]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/The-Possessive-Case|The Possessive Case]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/Prepositions-of-Time|Prepositions of Time]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/That-v.s.-Which|That v.s. Which]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/Definite-Article|Definite Article]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/Mood-vs-Tense|Mood vs Tense]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/I-have-been-living-or-I-have-lived|I have been living or I have lived]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Grammar/Adverbs-of-Degree|Adverbs of Degree]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 13:14, 27 March 2023
CONJUNCTIONS: Correlative Conjunctions | Cause and Effect | A Choice or Alternative | Contrast | Addition |
The conjunctions but, though and so link words, phrases or clauses that have contrasting meanings. In the case of clauses containing a contrasting idea, whereas and while are used.
E.g.
• Slowly but surely the ancient temple was painstakingly rebuilt.
• Jane, though looking better, is still feeling weak after the operation.
• Alex ate too much at the buffet lunch, so he skipped dinner.
• Mrs Gopal is firm with her students whereas Mrs Chan tends to be more lenient.
• While Stanley tended the garden, his wife baked a cake.
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Contractions, Irregular Verbs, Positions of Reflexive Pronouns in Sentences & Gender.
Sources[edit | edit source]
CONJUNCTIONS: Correlative Conjunctions | Cause and Effect | A Choice or Alternative | Contrast | Addition |
Videos[edit | edit source]
Basic English Grammar in Hindi | Interjection and Conjunction ...[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Contractions
- Since and For
- Adverbs of Manner
- The Possessive Case
- Prepositions of Time
- That v.s. Which
- Definite Article
- Mood vs Tense
- I have been living or I have lived
- Adverbs of Degree