Monday, 17 July 2017

EF2/3 C-53 Compound sentences

4. Do you want to go over to Jim's house? Would you rather stay here?

Do you want to go over to Jim's house, or would you rather stay here?

Do you want to go over to Jim's house; if not, would you rather stay here?

Do you want to go over to Jim's house; on the other hand, would you rather stay here?

on the other hand = choose between two things

1. Jack bought me a pair of earrings, and Jill gave me a matching necklace.
Jack bought me a pair of earrings; also, Jill gave me a matching necklace.
Jack bought me a pair of earrings; in addition, Jill gave me a matching necklace.

2. I was hungry, so I went to the kitchen to make a sandwich.
I was hungry; therefore, I went to the kitchen to make a sandwich.
I was hungry; as a result, I went to the kitchen to make a sandwich.

3. She applied for a job, but they hired someone else.
She applied for a job; however, they hired someone else.

She applied for a job; unfortunately, they hired someone else.
She applied for a job; sadly, they hired someone else.

MOST IMPORTANT ONES- therefore however

5. He was ready to leave, but something told him to stay a little longer.
He was ready to leave; however, something told him to stay a little longer.





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