Linked composite sentences with adversative conjunctions

The adversative conjunctions – ammo, lekin, biroq – join the parts of a linked composite sentence and at the same time show a relation of contrast. They stand at the beginning of the second part and the parts are separated by a comma: “Sinov qiyin edi, lekin hamma uddaladi”. The particles -u (-yu) and -da can also be used in place of adversative conjunctions: “Savol oson-u, javob topish qiyin”. These particles give the sense of contrast and sequence. “Ammo” and “lekin” often replace each other, while “biroq” sounds more bookish and weightier. Without contrast these conjunctions cannot be used: the second part must be unexpected or opposite in content to the first.