A but B statements
An A but B statement states a goal or objective of an issue, then provides a condition that may prevent that goal from being accomplished.
Examples:
(A) Parents are the number one line of defense to prevent teenage prescription drug abuse, (B)but many parents are unaware of the problem and are uneducated on how to deal with it.
(A) Educating parents and teens about the risk of Rx drug abuse can help prevent teens from abusing Rx drugs, (B) but it is hard to reach parents and teens that are unaware of the issue.
