We use “but” and “although” to express contrast.
➡ “But” goes in the middle of the sentence.
➡ “Although” can go at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence.
Examples:
- Today is a public holiday, but I am going to work.
- Although today is a public holiday, I am going to work.
- I am going to work, although today is a public holiday.
- I have a fever, but I am going to work.
- Although I have a fever, I am going to work.
- I am going to work, although I have a fever.
Let’s practice!
Fill in the blanks with ‘but’ or ‘although’:
1) She asked him to wash the dishes, ___________ he is sleeping.
2) ___________ she asked him to wash the dishes, he is sleeping.
3) He is sleeping, ___________ she asked him to wash the dishes.
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