Conjunctions: And, But, Or, Because, So

Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses. "And" adds information, "but" shows contrast, "or" shows a choice, "because" gives a reason, and "so" shows a result.

Examples

• I like tea and coffee.
• She is tired, but she is still working.
• Do you want tea or coffee?
• I stayed home because I was sick.
• It was raining, so I took an umbrella.

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