And / But

 

and= plus

but= on the contrary

 

Examples:

 

I like fish and chicken.

He can play guitar and saxophone.

Tom and Suzie are my friends.

We went to the supermarket and the bakery and the flower shop.

Go put this away and then come back for a snack.

 

He can play rugby but he can't play soccer.

She is a good dancer but she doesn't sing.

I called him but he wasn't home.

We lined up early but the tickets were sold out.

Sarah is my best friend but sometimes she can be crazy!

 

 

Fill in the Blank:

 

1. He gave us cookies ___ chocolate.

2. His mother ____ Father are in Spain now.

3. She tried to play the song ___ she couldn't.

4. I love beef ___ pork ___ I can't eat lamb.

5. He is coming here with _______ and ________.

6. Tom is __________ but ___________________.

7. I take cream in my coffee ___ not sugar.

8. Julie ___ Jane are sisters ____ Pamela is their cousin.

9. I need love ____ respect ____ I don't care about fame.

10. New York is an amazing place ___ you shouldn't go alone.

 

 

Idioms:

no ifs, ands, or buts... (not open for discussion)

You shouldn't steal...no ifs, ands, or buts.