Joining Ideas with And, But, and Or: Main Idea

Read about conjunctions that connect ideas, then decide what the whole passage is mostly about.

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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.

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Lastly, 'or' helps you choose, like saying, 'Would you like pizza or pasta? '

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What is this passage mostly about?

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Which title fits this passage best?

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