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Writing Transitions Conjunctions

The document discusses different types of conjunctions: coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS), subordinating conjunctions, and conjunctive adverbs. It provides examples of each type and lists common words that fall into each category. It includes exercises for classifying conjunctions and adding conjunctions to sentences to make them more coherent.

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Writing Transitions Conjunctions

The document discusses different types of conjunctions: coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS), subordinating conjunctions, and conjunctive adverbs. It provides examples of each type and lists common words that fall into each category. It includes exercises for classifying conjunctions and adding conjunctions to sentences to make them more coherent.

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1) Coordinating Conjunctions/FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) can join two independent clauses.

I hate exercising. I do it every day. (two independent clauses with subjects + verbs)
 I hate exercising, _____ I do it every day.

2) Subordinating Conjunctions are dependent words that begin a dependent/subordinate clause. For
example:
 If I go, ..
 Because I was hungry…
 Although I’m new here, …

These are not complete sentences. They are subordinate clauses; they need a main (independent) clause to
make a complete sentence.
Wrong: Because I was hungry.
Correct: I went to the store because I was hungry.

Common subordinating conjunctions


after because since what wherever
although before so that whatever whether
as even if that when which
as if even though though whenever whichever
as long as if unless where while
as though provided that until whereas who

3) Conjunctive Adverbs/Transition Words are usually used to start a sentence. They cannot join sentences.
They help the reader understand how sentences relate to each other.
 John said the dog had bit him before. However, the dog didn’t bite me.
 Firstly, you should register. Next, you need to make an appointment.
 There are several factors that are causing the population to decrease. For instance, some people do
not want to have children.

Transitional words (Conjunctive adverbs)

Example or Result or
Addition Alternative Contrast Time Emphasis Consequence

additionally in fact however afterwards for example accordingly

also instead in contrast eventually for instance as a result

besides likewise nevertheless finally in fact consequently


first, second on the contrary nonetheless in the meantime in other words hence

furthermore on the other hand still later in particular therefore

in addition otherwise meanwhile namely thus

moreover similarly now of course

next subsequently that is

then undoubtedly

Exercise 1. Listen to your teacher read out some words. Classify them into the below table.
Coordinating Conjunction Subordinating Conjunction Conjunctive Adverb (transition
(FANBOYS) (dependent word) word)

Exercise 2. Make the sentences more coherent by adding the below word.
“People prefer to life the high-class life. It is expensive.”
(but)
(although)
(however)

Exercise 3. Correct the mistake.

Life is not as easy and comfortable in an apartment. Because apartments are smaller than houses.

Although, most employees work regular hours from 9 to 5. Some companies are letting their workers do their
work from home. (1x)

Exercise 4. Make the paragraph more coherent by adding conjunctive adverbs.

Smoking in restaurants should be banned. _________, when people smoke in restaurants, the smoke
from their cigarettes affects other people. This smoke, called second-hand smoke, is unhealthy for others to

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breathe. _________, a 2011 report from the Johnson Institute stated that second-hand smoke is even more
dangerous than the smoke inhaled by the smokers themselves. _________, smoking negatively affects how
food tastes. It has been proven that the sense of smell contributes to how people enjoy their food. _________,
if the restaurant smells like an ashtray, eating food in it will not be as enjoyable.
_________, the government should take measures to ensure people are not allowed to smoke in
restaurants. This will create a better dining experience for smokers and non-smokers.

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