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Jigneshbharati Posted 7 years ago
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And Stanley likes

Luke likes to read. Stanley likes to write.
I saw the above on YouTube about coordinating conjunctions. They have used both "and" and "but"
Luke likes to read and Stanley likes to write.
Luke likes to read but Stanley likes to write.
Please explain the use of "and" and "but" in the above.
  

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Luke likes to read and Stanley likes to write. This states two facts, and implies that the 2 people have something in common. eg Both of them love words on a page.

  • Luke likes to read and Stanley likes to write.
  • This states two facts, and implies that the 2 people have something in common.
  • eg Both of them love words on a page.
  • Luke likes to read but Stanley likes to write.
  • 'But' introduces a contrast, like 'on the other hand'.
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Luke likes to read and Stanley likes to write. This states two facts, and implies that the 2 people have something in common. eg Both of them love words on a page.

Luke likes to read but Stanley li

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