Change the sentences
Change the sentences with the words in parenthesis. Use your whiteboard
She was tired, but she finished her homework. (however)
I went to bed early because I was exhausted. (since)
They decided to walk to the park, and they took their dog with them. (as well as)
I forgot my umbrella, so I got wet. (consequently)
We stayed indoors because it was raining. (due to)
She is good at math and science. (in addition to)
She was tired; however, she finished her homework.
I went to bed early since I was exhausted.
They decided to walk to the park, as well as taking their dog with them.
I forgot my umbrella; consequently, I got wet.
We stayed indoors due to the rain.
She is good at math in addition to science.
Compound-complex sentences
Combine the sentences below into one using two independent clauses and one dependent clause, along with advanced linking words.
She was running late. She called to say she’d arrive soon. She was delayed by traffic.
They weren’t prepared. They tried their best. They were exhausted after the event.
I like reading. I don’t enjoy writing. It takes too much time.
He made a mistake. He corrected it quickly. He didn’t want anyone to notice.
Please note!
These are example answers and yours can vary yet still be correct.
She was running late because she was delayed by traffic, but she called to say she’d arrive soon; however, everyone was already waiting.
They weren’t prepared even though they tried their best, and they were exhausted after the event; nevertheless, they were proud of their efforts.
I like reading because it’s relaxing, but I don’t enjoy writing; on the other hand, it’s a skill I need to improve.
He made a mistake when he miscalculated the data, but he corrected it quickly; as a result, no one noticed.
Create a short story - this is your exit ticket
By yourself or in groups, come up with a short ‘story’
Use the synonyms to the linking words and, because and but. For example:
Students such as Feke are incredibly annoying, whereas Richard is never like that, in addition Feke will be dispelled from class. Despite his disruptive behavior, Feke always manages to avoid consequences. However, his antics reach a breaking point when he interrupts a crucial lecture … (46 words)
Elaboration A ➜ A
Function: synonym to “and”; gives more information, provide examples
Examples: such as, for instance, as well, in addition, furthermore, moreover
Cause and effect. A ➜ B.
Function: synonym to “because”; tells us why, provide results
Examples: due to, since, therefore, on the condition that, consequently, in order to
Compare and contrast. A ≠ B.
Function: synonym to “but”; compare to see if examples are similar or not
Examples: in comparison, in contrast to, however, despite, in spite of, whereas