Thursday, November 10, 2011

Transitional Words and Phrases

Transitional words and phrases are very important because they help move the reader along from one idea to another. To read more about transitions and see a list of transitional words and phrases, click on the link below.

Transitions from the Purdue OWL

Coordinating Conjunctions

Here is a list of COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS that can be used to join two INDEPENDENT CLAUSES and form a COMPOUND SENTENCE.


These are often called FANBOYS words because the first letter of each of the words spells out FANBOYS:

For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So

Subordinating Conjunctions and Complex Sentences

Here is a quick list of subordinating conjunctions:
  • after
  • although
  • as
  • as if
  • because
  • before
  • even if
  • even though
  • if
  • if only
  • rather than
  • since
  • that
  • though
  • unless
  • until
  • when
  • where
  • whereas
  • wherever
  • whether
  • which
  • while
And click the link below for information on coordination and subordination, including subordinating conjunctions.

Coordination and Subordination from the Purdue OWL

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Complex Sentences Information

Complex Sentences Information

Compound Sentences Information

Compound Sentences Information

Moving from a Single Paragraph to a Multiple Paragraph Essay

Moving from a Single Paragraph to a Multiple Paragraph Essay

Run-Ons and Comma Splices

Run-Ons and Comma Splices

Sentence Fragments

Sentence Fragments

Grammar Websites

Here is a list of grammar websites with information and exercises you can complete:

Chomp Chomp Grammar Website

Grammar Monster Website

HyperGrammar Website

Bedford/St. Martin's Grammar Tutorials

Guide to Grammar and Writing

WikiBooks Resource Page

Click here to explore the WikiBooks page that has everything from how to organize an essay to grammar information.