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Punctuation m-alimohammadi

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Punctuation m-alimohammadi

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  1. Punctuation www.m-alimohammadi.com

  2. 1) FANBOYS • For • And • Nor • But • Or • Yet • So • www.m-alimohammadi.com

  3. Sentence , for Sentence • Sentence , and Sentence • Sentence , nor Sentence • Sentence , but Sentence • Sentence , or Sentence • Sentence , yet Sentence • Sentence , so Sentence

  4. For= Because • Examples: • I cannot tell whether she is old or young, for I have never seen her. • He found it increasingly difficult to read, for his eyesight was beginning to fail.

  5. And • Examples: • He's gone to get some fish and chips. • She picked up the kitten and put it in the box. • I went there, and we started to study.

  6. Nor • He can neither read nor write. • Neither Matt nor Julie said anything. • I don't expect children to be rude, nor do I expect to be disobeyed.

  7. But • It's an old car, but it's very reliable. • They rushed to the hospital, but they were too late. • We've invited the boss, but she may decide not to come. • They would have married sooner, but they had to wait for her divorce.

  8. Or • Shall we go out to the cinema or stay at home? • Sonia never cleans or even offers to wash the dishes. • You will tell him the truth, or I am going to do it.

  9. Yet • Kelly was a convicted criminal, yet many people admired him. • a story that is strange yet true • an inexpensive yet effective solution to our problem

  10. So • I was feeling hungry, so I made myself a sandwich. • I was determined to get a good result, so I strived for it.

  11. Warning • "And..."... "But...“…So…" • Avoid starting a sentence with "And' or "But." Although there are instances where one might do so, it is generally not such a good idea. • We've invited the boss. But, she may decide not to come. • There are no buses. So, you'll have to walk.

  12. 2) Adverb Clause markers • Because • …………………. . Because………………. • …………………. . Because,..……………. • ………………….., because………………. • Because………………. , ………………….. • ……………………………because………….

  13. Examples • We didn't enjoy the day because the weather was so awful. • Because you've done such a good job, I'm giving everyone a 10% bonus.

  14. Adverb Clause markers • After Where(ever) • As Because • As long as If • As soon as Although • Since whereas • Until • When(ever) • while

  15. 3)However • ………………….. .However, ………………. • ………………….. ; however, ……………….. • ………1……….. . ….2…. , however, …2… • This is a cheap and simple process. However, there are dangers. • This is a cheap and simple process; however, there are dangers. • He wanted to leave. I, however, insisted on staying.

  16. Other words • In addition • Moreover • Furthermore • Hence • Nevertheless • In contrast • On the contrary • etc. • www.m-alimohammadi.com

  17. 4) For Example • Car prices can vary a lot. For example, in Belgium the VW Golf costs $1000 less than in Britain. • Many countries, for example Mexico and Japan, have a lot of earthquakes.

  18. Extra Examples • Due to • Due to illness, She has been absent from work. • Because of • Because of ill health, she had to retire. • Despite • Despite all our efforts to save the school, the authorities decided to close it.

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