1. Connectors
And – But – Or - So

2. and
Connects similar ideas

3. and I bought apples, bananas, and strawberries.
Connects 2 or more nouns
I bought apples, bananas, and strawberries.

4. and
Connects 2 or more adjectives
John was sad and lonely.

5. and Sally jogs, swims, and plays basketball at the gym.
Connects 2 or more verbs
Sally jogs, swims, and plays basketball at the gym.

6. and Mr. and Mrs. Davis eat dinner at home and in restaurants.
Connects 2 or more phrases
Mr. and Mrs. Davis eat dinner at home and in restaurants.

7. and I met my friend, and we went to the cinema.
Connects 2 or more clauses
I met my friend, and we went to the cinema.

8. but
Connects different ideas

9. but
Connects 2 adjectives
Tomorrow, it will be sunny but cold.

10. but
Connects 2 verbs
Tony cooked but burnt the food.

11. but Jennifer and Daniel go to school in the morning but not at night.
Connects 2 phrases
Jennifer and Daniel go to school in the morning but not at night.

12. but George overslept, but he arrived at school on time.
Connects 2 clauses
George overslept, but he arrived at school on time.

13. or
Connects different options

14. or
Connects 2 or more nouns
I will have a sandwich or soup for lunch.

15. or
Connects 2 or more adjectives
Is he angry or sad?

16. or On Fridays, Alice swims, jogs, or lifts weights at the gym.
Connects 2 or more verbs
On Fridays, Alice swims, jogs, or lifts weights at the gym.

17. or
Connects 2 or more phrases
On the weekends, Julia and Andy watch movies at home or in a cinema.

18. or I did not buy eggs or cheese.
Connects words in negative sentences
I did not buy eggs or cheese.
Tina wasn’t bored, depressed, or tired.
Bob doesn’t ski or snowboard.
The students were not at home or in the cafeteria.

19. or My mother and I usually play tennis, or we sometimes play golf.
Connects 2 or more clauses
My mother and I usually play tennis, or we sometimes play golf.

20. so
Connects a cause and a result

21. so Bridget is allergic to wheat, so she does not eat bread.
Connects 2 or more clauses
Bridget is allergic to wheat, so she does not eat bread.
Connie lost her wallet, so she called the police.