The document provides examples of how the word "but" is used in English sentences. "But" is used to introduce an added statement that is different from or contrasts with what was said previously. Some examples given are: "She's very hard-working but not very imaginative"; "This is not caused by evil, but by simple ignorance"; and "She's not a painter but a writer." The document also provides contact information for the English teacher Carlos Garcia.
The document provides examples of how the word "but" is used in English sentences. "But" is used to introduce an added statement that is different from or contrasts with what was said previously. Some examples given are: "She's very hard-working but not very imaginative"; "This is not caused by evil, but by simple ignorance"; and "She's not a painter but a writer." The document also provides contact information for the English teacher Carlos Garcia.
The document provides examples of how the word "but" is used in English sentences. "But" is used to introduce an added statement that is different from or contrasts with what was said previously. Some examples given are: "She's very hard-working but not very imaginative"; "This is not caused by evil, but by simple ignorance"; and "She's not a painter but a writer." The document also provides contact information for the English teacher Carlos Garcia.
BUT is used to introduce an added statement, usually something that is different from what you have said before:
She's very hard-working but not very imaginative.
This is not caused by evil, but by simple ignorance. The play's good, but not that good - I've seen better. I'm sorry, but I think you're wrong when you say she did it deliberately. "She said she's leaving." "But why?"
She's not a painter but a writer (= she is a writer, not a painter).
She's not only a painter but also a writer (= she is both). UK He said he hadn't been there, but then (= it is not surprising that) he would say that. UK I think it's true, but then (= it should be understood that), I'm no expert.