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Using 'But' for Contrast
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Using 'But' for Contrast
Use but to join two ideas that are different or surprising. When but joins two complete sentences, put a comma before it.
Spot the contrast
Read each sentence carefully. Look for ideas that differ or do not quite fit together.
1.In the sentence “The path was muddy, but the boots stayed clean”, which two ideas does but join?
2.Choose the sentence in which but shows a clear contrast.
- George packed a sandwich, but she packed an apple.
- The kitten was tiny, but it had a very loud meow.
- We went to the park, but we played on the swings.
3.True or false? In “The cake looked plain, but it tasted delicious”, but joins two contrasting ideas.
TrueFalse
4.Add a comma and the word but to join these sentences: “The wind was cold. The sun felt warm.”
5.Complete the sentence with a contrasting idea: “The library was quiet, but …”
Build better sentences
Join ideas with but, or decide whether but is the right joining word.
6.Join the sentences using but. Remember the comma: “Ollie wanted to swim. The pool was closed.”
7.Which word best completes the sentence? “The hamster was sleepy, ___ it kept running on its wheel.”
- and
- but
- because
8.Rewrite this sentence so but shows a contrast: “The snow was white but the paper was white.” Change one idea to make the contrast clear.
9.Choose the sentence with the comma in the correct place.
- The dog was muddy but, its tail was wagging.
- The dog was muddy, but its tail was wagging.
- The dog, was muddy but its tail was wagging.
10.Write one complete sentence about a surprise or an unexpected difference. Use but and place the comma correctly.
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