But & However

But and However

Let’s look at some examples of sentences with but and
however:
• Alan wants to move to the city, but the houses are too expensive.

• Alan wants to move to the city.

However, the houses are too expensive.
Remember...
You can use but and however to contrast an idea with a previous one.
part 1 = meaning: I like living in the city centre,
part 2 = meaning: but I don’t like living in a flat.
or
part 1 = meaning: I don’t live in the countryside.
part 2 = meaning: However, I think it’s great!
But and However
Complete the rules below. Use the words in the box.

middle beginning

a. but – comes in the ______________ of a sentence and is

preceeded by a comma (,).

b. however – comes at the ______________ of a sentence and

is followed by a comma (,).
GRAMMAR
PRACTICE
1. Complete the gaps with but or however.

a. Harry is living in a flat, b. Life in the city is exciting.

___________
but he prefers living ___________,
However there is too much
in a detached house. noise.
1. Complete the gaps with but or however.

c. My parents love living in their d. Living on na island is exotic,

lovely village. ___________,
However ___________
but it’s more expensive
there is no public transport. because of the flights.
1. Complete the gaps with but or however.
e. I’m happy living in the city, f. You have fresh air and a quiet
but
___________ I am also happy environment on a farm.
living in the countryside. However you don’t have
___________,
any shops or restaurants.