Subordinating conjunctions and transitions

1. Subordinating conjunctions and transitions

2. Look at the examples of subordinating conjunctions and transitions .

5. Circle the letter of the best answer . • 1. Which type of connecting word connects ideas within a sentence? • subordinating conjunction b. transition • 2. Which type of connecting word connects ideas between sentences or paragraphs? • subordinating conjunction b. transition • 3. Which type of connecting word is always followed by a comma? • subordinating conjunction b. transition • 4. Which of these connecting words are used to introduce a result? • unless / otherwise b. therefore / consequently • 5. Which of these connecting words is used to introduce a condition? • a. unless b. although

6. NOTE: However and therefore are sometimes used between the subject and the verb. In that case, they are set off by commas FIGURE IT OUT… Check the correctly punctuated sentence. 􀀁 a. The IQ test however can be an accurate measure of intelligence only if there is a general intelligence. 􀀁 b. The IQ test, however, can be an accurate measure of intelligence only if there is a general intelligence REMEMBER: Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses. If a dependent clause begins a sentence or shows contrast , use a comma Check the correctly punctuated sentences. 1. a. Even if one’s IQ is low, one’s EQ can be high. 􀀁 b. Even if one’s IQ is low one’s EQ can be high. 2. a. One’s EQ can be high, even if one’s IQ is low. 􀀁 b. One’s EQ can be high even if one’s IQ is low