SIMPLE
COMPOUND
COMPLEX
COMPOUND SENTENCES
, FANBOYS
, SOBA
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; TRANS WORDS
She doesn't type very fast; in addition, she can't spell. COMPOUND
She doesn't type very fast. In addition, she can't spell. TWO SIMPLES
It is nice day today; therefore, my daughter is going to Playland with her friend.
It is nice day today, so my daughter is going to Playland with her friend.
It is nice day today; so, my daughter is going to Playland with her friend. XXX
, SOBA
; therefore,
; however,
It is nice day today. Therefore, my daughter is going to Playland with her friend.
vegan - no animal products
pescatarian (sp?) - no meat except fish
in fact, as a matter of fact
to be honest
I have lived in Vancouver for 25 years; to be honest, I'd prefer to live in a small town.
He says that he's 6'2"; actually, he's only 5'9".
six feet, two inches
cm, m
1.6m
that notwithstanding - sounds like a lawyer talking, sounds smart
It is supposed to rain tomorrow; regardless,
we are going to Playland anyway.
anyways - casual, good for speaking
anyway - formal, good for writing
He plays violin badly/ poorly.
Joan was a music teacher in England; similarly, Ranjit taught music in India.
Many people in Canada live in houses; in contrast, people in Hong Kong almost all live in apartments.
undoubtedly - no doubt about it
doubt (dou
no question about it
plumber - plum
numb - num
comb - com
at first, in the beginning
then next after that "Then I saw an eagle." "Next, I saw an eagle." 'then' is a special word - no comma
"Finally, I saved up enough money to get a puppy."
"Gradually, we are building up our English ability."
little by little, bit by bit, day by day, step by step,
minute by minute - intense
Quiz 2 - compound sentences
1. so school
I don't like school, so I quit.
2. therefore park
Joan wanted to get into better shape; therefore, she started to run around the park three times a week.
The park is a public place; therefore, we should keep it clean.
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