基本定义
and, or, but和so是英语中常用的连词。它们用来连接词、短语、句子和段落，使其更加连贯，并且起到一个表示关系的作用。下面分别介绍它们的用法：
1. and: 表示并列关系，连接相似的词、短语、句子或者段落。
例句：I went to the store and bought some bread and milk.（我去了商店，买了面包和牛奶。）
I like tea and coffee.（我喜欢茶和咖啡。）
2. or: 表示选择关系，连接两个或者多个选项，选择其中的一个。
例句：Do you want tea or coffee?（你想要茶还是咖啡？）
They can play basketball or soccer.（他们可以打篮球或足球。）
3. but: 表示转折和对比关系，连接两个相反的想法或者情况。
例句：I wanted to go to the party, but I was too tired.（我想去参加聚会，但是我太累了。）
She sings well but she dances even better.（她唱歌不错，但舞跳得更好。）
4. so: 表示因果关系，连接两个句子，使其中一个是前一个的结果。
例句：I was hungry, so I made some sandwiches.（我饿了，所以我做了些三明治。）
【基础训练】
1. I like to read books __________ watch TV.
2. Would you like ice cream __________ cake for dessert?
3. He worked hard, __________ he didn’t get promoted.
4. She was sick, __________ she didn’t go to school.
5. My favorite colors are blue __________ green.
6. You can have coffee __________ tea for breakfast.
7. He didn’t study, __________ he failed the test.
8. It was raining, __________ I took an umbrella.
9. I bought some apples __________ oranges for the fruit salad.
10. She was very tired, __________ she went to bed early.
答案：
1. and 2. or 3. but 4. so 5. and
6. or 7. so 8. so 9. and 10. so
Mindmap解析
中考训练
(1) —When and where shall we talk about the plans?
—You can come to my office tomorrow _______ I’ll come to your place next Monday.
A.and B.or C. but D.so
(2) — I want to be a teacher when I grow up.
—Work hard, _______ your dream will come true.
A.or B. but C.though D. and
(3) Life is like a one-way race, _______ treasure every moment as time cannot be won again.
A.so B.and C.or D. but
(4) People in some countries waste water _______ people in others don’t have enough to drink
A.because B.while C.or D.so
(5) _______ Mike _______ his parents have tried dumplings, but they all know the tasty Chinese food.
A. Neither; nor B. Either; or C. Not; but D. Both; and
(6) At that time, there were few doctors, _______ Norman Bethune had to work very hard on his own.
A.so B. because C. but D. or
(7) Jim is good at Maths, _______ his English is bad.
A. if B.so C. or D. while
(8) –Do you know the meaning of yyds?
–Of course, _______ many of my classmates often say it.
A. since B. but C. because D. if
(9) _______ I have one healthy habit, _______ I’m not very healthy
A. Although; but B. Although;/ C. Although; so D. but;/
(10) You don’t need to take any cash(现金) when shopping. You may pay by _______ Alipay(支付宝) _______ WeChat(微信).
A. either, or B. neither; nor C. either; nor D. neither, or
(11) My arm is still painful, _______ I’m going to see a doctor.
A.so B.for C. but D. or
KEYS: 1-5: BDABA 6-11ADCBAA
近5年考题分析
2022 年【语法选择】 “Not so fast, Ben,” Dad said. “We need to save some of the old water, _______ Bob needs a place to stay while we clean the tank.”
A.so B.or C. because D. but
2021 年【语法选择】“I wish I might help him.” “Yes,” said the other, “_______ you are only a little raindrop. You can’t wet even one plant.”
A.but B.so C. and D. though
2020 年【语法选择】David picks up his book, _______ reads deep into the night.
A.and B.but C.or D.so
2019 年【语法选择】 The story began not so very long ago, _______ the first astronauts were not people-they were animals.
A.as B.or C.but D.so
2019 年【完成句子】在图书馆内，我们既不应该吃东西也不应该交谈。
We should _______ eat _______ talk in the library.
2018 年【语法选择】Xian became the school’s best student _______ won several prizes for his talents.
A.and B.but C.as D.or
KEYS：CAAC, neither…nor…, A