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Using Conjunctions: 'и҆', 'а', 'и҆лѝ'

Conjunctions are like connecting words that join words, phrases, or clauses. Three essential ones are:

и҆/ѝ: Simply means "and," connecting similar things. Use ѝ before a vowel, и҆ before a consonant. (e.g., А́зъ и҆ тꙑ̀ - I and you. Чита́ю ѝ пишꙋ̀ - I read and write.)
а: Primarily means "but" when showing a contrast, or can also mean "and" to connect related but slightly different ideas. (e.g., То́й є҆́сть оучи́тель, а та̀ є҆́сть оучени́ца - He is a teacher, but she is a student. А́зъ идꙋ̀, а тꙑ̀ о҆стае́ши сѧ - I am going, and you are staying.)
и҆лѝ: Means "or," offering an alternative. (e.g., Ка́ва и҆лѝ ча́й? - Coffee or tea? Придѣ́те и҆лѝ о҆ста́нете сѧ до́ма? - Will you come or stay at home?)