Using Transition Words and Transitional Phrases with Subordinating
Using Transition Words and Transitional Phrases with Subordinating Conjunctions
Complex Sentences • A complex sentence adds a subordinate clause to a simple sentence. • The subordinate clause is called a dependent clause, while the simple sentence is called the independent clause.
Subordinating Conjunctions • Adjective clauses begin with these words: – who, whom, which, that, whose, when, where • Adverb clauses begin with these words: – time: before, after, as soon as, since, until while, whenever – reason: as, because, since – condition: as if, even if, unless – contrast: although, even though, despite the fact that, whereas – purpose: in order that, so that – manner: as if, as though
Complex Sentences • Robert wanted to study at San Diego State. His parents preferred UCSD. – While Robert wanted to study at San Diego State, his parents preferred UCSD. • We ate a large lunch. We had skipped breakfast. – Since we had skipped breakfast, we ate a large lunch. • Computers are an important part of life. Some people in the world have never seen one. – Even though computers are an important part of life, some people in the world have never seen one.
Transition Words • A transition word can be used with a semicolon (; ) to make clearer the relationship between the two sentences. Use to Show result contrast time Transition Word as a result, consequently, therefore, thus however, on the other hand, nonetheless, nevertheless before that, after that, meanwhile, afterward, first addition moreover, furthermore, in addition condition otherwise example for example, for instance
Transition Words • You must use a semicolon (; ) before the transition word and a comma (, ) after the transition word to join one independent clause to another independent clause. • For example: – His first class begins at 8 AM; therefore, he leaves home at 7: 30 AM to get there on time.
Practice • I would like to take a geometry class. I haven’t met the prerequisites yet. – Although I would like to take a geometry class, I haven’t met the prerequisites yet. • Working part-time gives you more free time. You don’t earn as much money as full time workers do. – Even though working part-time gives you more free time, you don’t earn as much money as full time workers do.
Practice • I passed the math test. I spent all night studying for it. – As a result of studying all night, I passed the math test. • José didn’t study for the math test. He passed it anyway. Use a semicolon! – José didn’t study for the math test; however, he passed it anyway.
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