CONNECTORS

Are words and phrases that connect ideas both within sentences and between sentences or larger block of text. COORDINATING CONJUNCTION: Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses. There are three things to remember when using coordinating conjunctions: 1.Coordinating conjunctions join independent clauses. Each clause must be a complete thought which could be a sentence on its own. 2.With coordinating conjunctions, put the conjunction in the middle. You may see some sentences starting with but or and, but this is usually wrong, so it's best to avoid it. 3.With coordinating conjunctions, use a comma unless both clauses are very short. Examples: I hate to waste a single drop of squid eyeball stew, for it is expensive and time-consuming to make. John thought he had a good chance to get the job, for his father was on the company's board of trustees. That is not what I meant to say, nor should you interpret my statement as an admission of guilt. Ulysses wants to play for UConn, but he has had trouble meeting the academic requirements. We can broil chicken on the grill tonight, or we can just eat leftovers. The visitors complained loudly about the heat, yet they continued to play golf every day. Even though I added cream to the squid eyeball stew, Rocky ignored his serving, so I got a spoon and ate it myself. Soto has always been nervous in large gatherings, so it is no surprise that he avoids crowds of his adoring fans.

SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION: Are words or phrases that connect a dependent clause or adjective or adverbial phrase to an independent clause. The dependent clauses provide context and description for the independent clause; in short, it adds information that isn't the direct focus of the sentence but is important in adding time, place, or reasons to the sentence.

Examples:

[Escriba texto] I will be late today because my car has broken down. Paula got the job even though she had no experience. Although it was raining, I didn't get wet. Jun couldn't buy any Christmas presents because he didn't have any money. Jerry passed the exam first time while I had to retake it three times. Since Mei Li doesn't speak English, she can't go to university in Canada.

I don't drink coffee as it makes me nervous. We looked on top of the refrigerator, where Jenny will often hide a bag of chocolate chip cookies. An artist will delight in excellence wherever he meets it. I promise to devote myself to your happiness whenever you shall ask it of me I see no reason why I should not have the same thought. A ridicule which is of no import unless the scholar heed it. If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there would be peace. Whereas my wife likes to travel abroad, I prefer to stay at home for my vacations.

TRANSITIONS: Connect ideas between sentences or larger sections of text. Transitions that connect sentences can come at the beginning of a sentence, within it, or at the end. Examples: I dont feel like dancing. Besides, Im very exhausted. She works at the bank around the corner. Besides, she does the household chores. In addition to being fined, his driving license was withdrawn. All in all, the business is profitable. The management of the company has been raising funds illegally during the last few years. Thus, they will be taken to court.

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[Escriba texto] You should select Anne. She acts, sings and dances. Moreover, she looks like the main character. It was snowing. Nevertheless, the schools were open.

The inner city has small narrow streets; for example, two motorcycles can pass by each other, but two cars can't. The Lion fountain is beautiful; indeed, the sculptures are works of art. He asked for another cup of coffee; however, there was no more.

NEW WORDS 1. 2. 3. Since I participated in an NGO, I changed my perspective of life. Although today there are many campaigns about helping poor people, many people prefer not to support. An NGO is an institution that is composed by different people. For example, volunteers are people who help other people without expecting anything in return. 4. 5. People have engraved in their minds many experiences, but maybe they can't accurately remember those experiences. Many people have legal problems. Because of this, they face many judgments. 6. Many children in hospitals need laboratory tests; for instance, children in Loayza hospital need TB tests. 7. The Peruvian government gives money to people with limited economic resources. However, the money the state gives them is not enough. 8. Though many people have very affectionate parents, they do not know how to value what they have until they lose them. 9. Children have many goals in their lives. Nevertheless, they can not achieve their goals if they are not oriented.

10. Only if you have a great experience in life, you will change your way of thinking.

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