Language/English/Grammar/CONJUNCTIONS-→-Contrast

CONJUNCTIONS → Contrast

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.

Sources

https://www.languagecouncils.sg/goodenglish/-/media/sgem/document/additional-sgem-resources/pdf/grammar-rules-_-speak-good-english-movement.pdf?la=en