GUIDE ENGLISH GRAMMAR BOOK

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And, or, but, so etc
243 Summary
We can use a conjunction to link two main clauses together in a sentence.
Tom had no food, and he had to pay the rent.
We can use an adverb or a prepositional phrase to link the meaning of two main
clauses or two sentences.
Tom had no food, and he also had to pay the rent.
Tom had no food. He also had to pay the rent.
Tom had to buy some food. Besides that, there was the rent.
Words meaning 'and' • 244
and, too, as well (as), either, also, in addition (to), besides, furthermore, moreover,
both... and..., not only... but also...
Words meaning 'or' • 245
or, either ...or..., neither... nor...
Words meaning 'but' • 246
but, though, however, nevertheless, even so, all the same, although, even though,
in spite of, despite, whereas, while, on the other hand
Words meaning 'so' • 247
so, therefore, as a result (of), in consequence (of)
244 Words meaning 'and'
1 We can use and to link two clauses. • 239(1)
Gene Tunney was a boxer, and he lectured on Shakespeare.
The adverbs too and as well are more emphatic than and.
Gene Tunney was a boxer. He lectured on Shakespeare, too/as well.
These adverbs usually come in end position.
The negative is either.
I haven't got a car, and I haven't got a bike either.
NOT I haven't got a bike too/as well.
Also usually goes in mid position.
Gene Tunney was a boxer, and he also lectured on Shakespeare.