English Composition/Sentence Writing (Part 3)

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English Composition ＞ Sentence Writing (Part 3)

Contents 1 Sentence Writing (Part 3) 1.1 Using conjunctions 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 but

Sentence Writing (Part 3)

Part 3 shows how to use basic conjunctions and prepositions in sentences.

Using conjunctions

Conjunctions connect words and words, phrases and phrases in separate sentences or sentences in a sentence. There are equality conjunctions, subordinate conjunctions, and connection adverbs, but see the grammar section for details. Here is an excerpt of the basic and frequent and, but, or, so, because.

and

There is additional information in the sentence:

□ It is hot and humid in Tokyo today.

□ Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

□ I think many TV programs are stupid and boring.

Connecting independent clauses, a comma (,) precedes and:

□ Keiko works in accounting and I work in sales department.

□ Big cars are expensive and waste fuel , and that makes them not practical.

□ I heard the sound of rumbling thunder , and the rain started.

but

There is contrasting information in the sentence:

□ It's sunny but cold today.

□ The Japanese restaurant is expensive but worth it.

□ Mr. Miller is not a lawyer but a certified public accountant.

Connecting contrasting independent clauses, but is preceded by a comma(,):

□ Neither Bob nor Lynn can come to the party , but I will be there.

□ My mother loved the book, but she didn't like the movie.

□ I'll try my best, but I'm not sure if I can.