And is used to join two or more words, phrases, or related sentences together. But is used to show a contradiction, an exception, or an objection. Did you know an acronym known as FANBOYS is used to remember all the conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, & So? Conjunctions are an essential part of English grammar. Conjunctions are used to join independent words, phrases, or sentences. In this blog, we will shed some light on using the conjunctions ─ and as well as but correctly in your writing.

2. And Vs. But ─ What Is The Difference?
And is used to join two or more words, phrases, or related sentences
together.
But is used to show a contradiction, an exception, or an objection.
Did you know an acronym known as FANBOYS is used to remember all
the conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, & So? Conjunctions are an
essential part of English grammar.
Conjunctions are used to join independent words, phrases, or sentences.
In this blog, we will shed some light on using the conjunctions ─ and as
well as but correctly in your writing.

3. When is and used?
And is used to join two or more words, phrases, or related sentences
together.
For instance,
• Sam bought apples, oranges, and peaches from the farm.
• I love cats and dogs.
• It was midnight and time to celebrate her birthday.

4. When is but used?
But is used to show a contradiction, an exception, or an objection.
For instance,
• He certainly won the cash prize but did not deserve it.
• It is late, but I will still take a bus to work.
• Everyone but Sarah is allowed to dance today.

5. Example of using conjunctions in
academic and technical writing
Incorrect: We studied the side effects of the steroid, but the result was as
expected.
Correct: We studied the side effects of the steroid, and the result was as
expected.
Incorrect: Iron and copper are reactive elements, and neon is not.
Correct: Iron and copper are reactive elements, but neon is not.

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