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-()/

-()/ is a short conjunction for . connects two complete


sentences while -()/ connects two clauses. For example,
. .
=> .
Tenses
Present tense
verb + => , , ,
adjective + -/ => , , , ,
Past tense
verb / adjective + // => , , , , ,
, , ,
Future tense (usually use it with verbs)
verb + () => , , ,

Meaning
1. Contrast : but, however, although
.
I drank coffee yesterday, but today I didnt drink.
.
It was warm yesterday, however it is chilly today.
2. Give someone background information before asking a question.
(You dont need to translate this.)
? It is raining, where are you going?
? It is very late, are you still working?
3. Polite refusal(different opinion) or more to say
Q: ? A: , . (different opinion)
Q: Doesnt this T-shirt look out of style? A: No, it is pretty.
Q: ? A: , . (polite rejection)
Q: Do you want to watch a movie together? A: I am sorry. I have a plan.
Q: () ? A: , . ? (more to say)
Q: (on the phone) Is this Andys house? A: Yes, it is. Who is this?

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