CLEAN : Chinese mourners lay flowers outside Jiang Zemin's former residence

What is the primary role of 'But' in a sentence?

• To contrast ideas

• To introduce a new topic

• To add emphasis

• To list items

Which of the following sentences uses 'But' correctly?

• I like apples but oranges.

• She is tall but smart.

• I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.

• He is not only a teacher but also a musician.

How does 'But' affect the meaning of a sentence?

• It introduces a contradiction or exception.

• It changes the subject of the sentence.

• It makes the sentence longer.

• It adds a question to the sentence.

In which context is 'But' most effectively used?

• When introducing a new idea

• When showing a contrast between two statements

• When listing similar items

• When ending a sentence

Which sentence demonstrates the use of 'But' to show contrast?

• She is not only kind but also generous.

• They went to the store and bought groceries.

• I like both cats and dogs.

• He wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.