This sentence pattern may be used when showing contrast.
Si John, nasa Maynila’. Si Mary, nasa Cebu. |
John is in Manila, while Mary is in Cebu. |
Ang pusa’, kumain. Ang aso, hindi’. |
The cat ate but the dog didn’t. |
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