I am tired, but I want to play.
- Language
- English
- Level
- A1
- Unit
- Conjunctions
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
‘But’ is a word we use in English to connect two ideas that are different or opposite.
When to use it
Use ‘but’ to join two sentences or ideas that are different or show a contrast.
Key forms
- Sentence 1, but Sentence 2.
- I like apples, but I don’t like oranges.
Examples
She is small, but she is strong.
It is cold, but it is sunny.
He likes pizza, but he does not like pasta.
Tips
- Always use a comma before ‘but’ when joining two sentences.
- ‘But’ shows a difference or contrast between two ideas.
- Do not use ‘but’ at the beginning of a sentence in formal writing.