Burnt out shops and cars after riots kill four people

What is the primary role of 'But' in a sentence?

• To introduce a new topic

• To contrast ideas

• To list items

• To ask a question

In which context is 'But' most commonly used?

• To indicate time

• To show contrast

• To express agreement

• To describe a place

Which of the following sentences uses 'But' correctly?

• I wanted to go, but I stayed home.

• I wanted to go but, I stayed home.

• I wanted, but to go I stayed home.

• I wanted to go I stayed home but.

How can 'But' be used to improve writing?

• By highlighting differences

• By connecting similar ideas

• By creating suspense

• By adding unnecessary details

Which of the following is NOT a function of 'But'?

• To list items

• To add emphasis

• To introduce a condition

• To contrast ideas