Asked by Constance Nyito on Sep 26, 2024
The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and the punctuation is correct. Which sentences are correct?
A) Many people take the trail to work every day, for it is easy to get to, relatively flat, and safe. The only problem is that it is longer than the city route.
B) Many people take the trail to work every day, but it is easy to get to, relatively flat, and safe. The only problem is that it is longer than the city route.
C) Many people take the trail to work every day; since, it is easy to get to, relatively flat, and safe. The only problem is that it is longer than the city route.
Conjunctions
Conjunctions are words used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words in the same clause, such as "and," "but," and "or."
Conjunctive Adverbs
Words that connect two independent clauses or sentences, providing a smooth transition by indicating comparison, contrast, sequence, or other relationships.
Punctuated Correctly
Marked with the appropriate punctuation marks to clarify meaning and indicate the intended breaks, pauses, and intonations in writing.
- Find and utilize the appropriate connecting words, such as conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs, to accurately bridge simple sentences.
- Enhance your abilities in the precise application of punctuation in sentences, both compound and complex, involving conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs.
- Analyze and evaluate sentence structures for effective communication.
Learning Objectives
- Find and utilize the appropriate connecting words, such as conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs, to accurately bridge simple sentences.
- Enhance your abilities in the precise application of punctuation in sentences, both compound and complex, involving conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs.
- Analyze and evaluate sentence structures for effective communication.