Using Nor, But, Yet, and So in English Grammar

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What is the primary purpose of using 'nor' in the sentence 'Some customers do not usually finish their meals, nor do they take out the leftover food'?

To show a negative choice

What is implied by the sentence 'Filipinos love to eat in buffet restaurants, but some leave plenty of leftover food'?

Some Filipinos do not finish their meals in buffet restaurants

What is the main idea of the advice 'You should finish the rice on your plate or just get the right amount to avoid wastage'?

To reduce food waste by consuming the right amount

What is the contrast highlighted by the sentence 'There are several campaigns against food waste, yet many people do not know about those'?

Between the efforts to reduce food waste and the lack of awareness about it

What is the implication of the sentence 'My mother cooks leftover rice in the morning, so she avoids food waste'?

My mother reduces food waste by cooking leftover rice

What is the relation between the two clauses in the sentence 'Some customers do not usually finish their meals, nor do they take out the leftover food'?

contrasting

What is the author's attitude towards the leftover food in buffet restaurants?

critical

What is the purpose of the campaigns against food waste mentioned in the text?

to raise awareness about food waste

What is the outcome of the mother's action in the sentence 'My mother cooks leftover rice in the morning, so she avoids food waste'?

she reduces food waste

What is the relation between the ideas in the sentence 'Filipinos love to eat in buffet restaurants, but some leave plenty of leftover food'?

contrasting

Test your understanding of how to use conjunctions like nor, but, yet, and so in English sentences. Learn how to show negative choices, contrasting ideas, present choices, and show unexpected outcomes with these essential connectives.

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