Application FOR
for is used to express reason and purpose. The only difference between for and because can be expressed in that when you connect two sentences with a for, you must first use a comma. But when you connect two sentences with because, you should not use commas before that.
She must have been very hungry, for she ate everything immediately.
She put on a sweater, for it was cold outside.
Application AND
This conjunction means “and” and indicates that the two things are the same. Consider the following example:
I take milk and sugar in my coffee.
She listened to music and watched TV after lunch.
Application NOR
This conjunction is used to indicate or select a negative mode after a negative mode and means “no”. The conjunction nor connects two sentences or phrases. The sentence nor in it must have a positive verb. Example:
He doesn’t eat cake, nor does he eat biscuits.
I don’t go for the fresh air nor really for the ducks. Honestly, I just like the soccer.
Application BUT
This conjunction expresses contradiction.
I like coffee, but my wife prefers tea.
I eat cake, but I never eat biscuits.
A common use of the conjunction “but” in the “not… but” structure. You can also use the word “rather” to emphasize the contradiction in the sentence.
Application OR
This conjunction is used to indicate. Example:
You can buy the book, or you can borrow it from the library.
Either I drive to the airport or I get a taxi.
YET application
This conjunction is used to express an unexpected contradiction. It means that according to the circumstances, we do not expect something to be done, but it will be done.
Tom studied a lot, yet he did not pass the test.
Is your roommate awake yet?
Application of SO
Something is used to show the result. Example:
He was very hungry, so he ate all the cake.
I’ve drunk six cups of coffee today, so I’ve got a headache.
