What are the uses of and but and or?

Answer 1

The uses of "and, but, and or" are quite simple. The word "and" is used to link two similar ideas, actions, thoughts, or happenings. When you have two common things in one sentence that you would like to link together so it makes more sense, use "and." Example: I loved the movie we saw tonight and the dinner we had afterward. The word "but" is used similar to "and" but it is used to show a difference in the same sentence. If you want to link two things together, but they are different in idea, action. thought, or happening, then you would use "but." Example: Sarah really wanted to buy those shoes but she didn't have enough money. The word "or" is used similar to both "and" and "but." However, the word "or" is used to link ideas, actions, thoughts, or happenings. The one major thing with the word "or" is that you must use it to compare things while linking them. Example: My mother didn't know if she should watch that show or this one.