Mastering Dependent Clauses and Transitions

I went to the store.

Because it was raining, I took an umbrella.

The sun is shining brightly.

She is reading a book.

She

Tired

However

Continued

Transitional words can add detail to a sentence.

Transitional words can connect ideas and show relationships, such as contrast or cause and effect. For example, "I was hungry, so I ate a sandwich."

Transitional words are used to start a sentence.

Transitional words are unnecessary in writing.

The cat slept on the mat.

Although it was late, he decided to go for a walk.

She likes ice cream.

The dog barked loudly.

I like apples and oranges.

I like apples; on the other hand, I dislike oranges.

I like apples because they are sweet.

I like apples, so I eat them often.

To stand alone as a complete sentence.

To provide additional information and cannot stand alone.

To replace the main clause.

To confuse the reader.

It rains tomorrow.

If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.

We will cancel the picnic.

Tomorrow is a rainy day.

She was tired, yet she continued to work.

He studied hard, so he passed the exam.

I like both cats and dogs.

She is tall, but her brother is short.

When the bell rings

The students leave

The classroom

The students leave the classroom

Transitional words are not important in writing.

Transitional words help to connect ideas and improve the flow of writing. For example, using "therefore" can show a logical conclusion: "She studied hard; therefore, she passed the test."

Transitional words are only used in spoken language.

Transitional words make sentences longer.