0

What you would use here, but or and? "beating them" is a new idea or exception of the first idea?

There are several effective ways to discipline a preschooler, but\and beating them is completely inhuman.

Also more examples will be very helpful.

Improve this question

1 Answer 1

Reset to default
1

'But' is a conjunction that is used to introduce a statement or clause that will be in contrast or different from what has already been mentioned.

'And' is a conjunction that is used to connect statements or clauses that are similar.

In your example, the conjunction 'but' would be better. The speaker is contrasting disciplining a preschooler with being completely inhuman. As a native American speaker this sentence sounds natural and better conveys the intended idea:

There are several effective ways to discipline a preschooler, but beating them is completely inhuman.

You could also use the word 'however' in place of 'but'.

Improve this answer

You must log in to answer this question.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged .