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Lesson 26 of 500 · Extra Passages
⭐ 30 XPConjunctions And But Or Part 2
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Conjunctions are words that connect ideas in sentences.
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Conjunctions are words that connect ideas in sentences. Three common conjunctions are 'and,' 'but,' and 'or.' For example, you might say, 'I like apples and oranges.' Here, 'and' connects two things I enjoy. If you say, 'I want to play outside, but it is raining,' the word 'but' shows a difference between what you want and what is happening. Lastly, 'or' helps you choose, like saying, 'Would you like pizza or pasta?'
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1 of 2What do conjunctions do in sentences?
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