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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:

? ? ?

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 although before as even if as if even though as long as if as though provided that

3) Conjunctive Adverbs/TransitionWords 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) Addition additionally also besides first, second furthermore in addition moreover next Alternative in fact instead likewise on the contrary on the other hand otherwise similarly Contrast however in contrast nevertheless nonetheless still Time afterwards eventually finally in the meantime later meanwhile now subsequently then Example or Emphasis for example for instance in fact in other words in particular namely of course that is undoubtedly Result or Consequence accordingly as a result consequently hence therefore thus If I go, ..

Because I was hungry… Although I’m new here, …

since so that that though unless until what whatever when whenever where whereas wherever whether which whichever while who

Exercise 1. Listen to your teacher read out some words. Classify them into the below table. Coordinating Conjunction (FANBOYS)

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 transition words or subordinating conjunctions.

Smoking in restaurants should be banned. _________, when people smoke in restaurants, the smoke

Subordinating Conjunction (dependent word) Conjunctive Adverb (transition word) from their cigarettes affects other people. This smoke, called second-hand smoke, is unhealthy for others to 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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