1. Transitions in speech and writing
In English, you should never start a sentence with “And”, “But”, or “So”. These are conjunctions used to connect two clauses within a sentence. Ex. I like cheese, and I love pizza. I like cheese. And I also love pizza. I like cheese, but I hate yogurt. I like cheese. But I hate yogurt.

2. How should I begin instead of “But”?
These transitions can all be used instead of “But” to begin a sentence to show CONTRAST:
However,
Nevertheless,
Still,
Despite that,
In contrast,
Even so,
I love milk. But I don’t love cheese.
I love milk, but I don’t love cheese.
I love milk. However, I don’t love cheese.

3. How should I begin instead of “And”?
These transitions can all be used instead of “And” to begin a sentence to show ADDITION:
In addition,
Additionally,
Furthermore,
Moreover,
Plus,
Also,
I love roses. And my girlfriend loves them.
I love roses, and my girlfriend loves them.
I love roses. Also, my girlfriend loves them.

4. How should I begin instead of “So”?
These transitions can all be used instead of “So” to begin a sentence to show a RESULT (cause & effect relationship):
That’s why
As a result,
Therefore,
Consequently,
The Avengers was popular. So it made a lot of money.
The Avengers was popular, so it made a lot of money.
The Avengers was popular. As a result, it made a lot of money.

5. Is it OK to begin a sentence with “Because”?
Yes. However, because is always used in a sentence with two clauses, one showing cause, the other showing effect. For example: I love Dan. (effect) He is funny. (cause) Because Dan is funny, I love him. I love Dan because he is funny. I love Dan. Because he is funny. (fragment)

6. Timed Writing:
Write one paragraph of at least 100 words with a title and proper format
describing:
A new plant or animal you would like
to develop
– OR –
The most important crop (or livestock) in
Korea
A form of biotechnology you think is a good (or bad) idea
Please be sure to use at least three transitions in your supporting sentences.
Don’t forget to INDENT, use a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence!
Homework for next week: Read “Flowers, Dishes, and Dresses” pgs
Answer: Vocabulary - pgs. 162& 164A
Comprehension – pgs. 166