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The word whereas is a conjunction that means “while on the contrary”. Explain whether the conjunction is used correctly in this sentence: My sister and I go to the local community center to swim, whereas my cousin also likes to swim there.

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This use of "whereas" is not correct. Instead of using the term to contrast multiple situations, it is used to compare.

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