Advanced Connections STYLISTIC WRITING 1

Mixing Conjunctions You will often see English speakers write with two conjunctions together. I love eating chocolate, but when I’m sick, I avoid it. I missed the bus, and because it took me two extra hours to reach the airport, I missed the plane, as well.

Mixing Conjunctions We put a CC first, and right after a SC. It’s more common with statements than questions. I love eating chocolate, but when I’m sick, I avoid it. I missed the bus, and because it took me two extra hours to reach the airport, I missed the plane, as well.

Mixing Conjunctions It’s harder to use with “OR” because you must present equal choices on both sides of the CC. Avoid using it with “NOR” – this is very complex to do! I can walk, or if you’re busy, I can run. She’s never here when she is well, nor when she is sick.

I’m having trouble, but if you’re free, can you help me? Structure: IC + ,CC + DC + , + IC CLAUSE 1 CLAUSE 2 CLAUSE 3 She often runs, so if you’re looking for her, she’s probably jogging outside. I’m having trouble, but if you’re free, can you help me? Can you ask him, and if you can’t find him, can you text him? (OK, but weird)

Transition Words for Emphasis

Transition Words for Emphasis Transition words normally go at the beginning of a sentence or after a ; . I hate cats. However, I love dogs. I hate cats; however, I love dogs.

Transition Words for Emphasis They can also go in the MIDDLE of a sentence to add emphasis! This makes your speaking and writing much stronger! Cats are great. They aren’t, however, very good pets. I love cake because it is delicious. It is, furthermore, part of our tradition.

Transition Words for Emphasis They can go: At the BEGINNING of the clause (normal) BEFORE the HV AFTER the HV At the END of the clause However, I am practicing. I, however, am practicing. I am, however, practicing. I am practicing, however.