Punctuation Marks, Transition Practice
Punctuation Marks, Transition Practice
Punctuation Marks, Transition Practice
ILE - 305
A. Insert the appropriate punctuation in the following sentences. Also, according to your
knowledge, correct any errors relating to capitalization.
1) Traveling with my best friend was a wonderful experience, but the time passed too
quickly.
2) I felt really tired; however, I couldn't fall asleep.
3) Fortunately, even though I still have a lot of work to do this semester it is an easier one
than last.
4) When we meet let's go to eat do some shopping and get some ice cream.
5) The housekeeping staff went on strike, consequently the hotel faced some big problems.
6) Confucius said “Those who think they can and those who think they can't be usually both
right.”
7) Let's plan to bring these snacks for movie day: chips, salsa, a sweet treat and something
cold to drink.
8) Is the next graduation coming up in June?
9) Inform your friends those who were not present at Monday’s meeting what will be going
on in the coming weeks.
10) Nowadays, things are changing rapidly.
11) There are some things that can be changed, but a lot of work will be required.
12) Life is challenging isn't it.
B. Categorize the following transition/signal words: those that are used to compare, to contrast,
to indicate a cause, and to state an effect. Then, write a well-developed paragraph or more
according to the title: “Life in the Dominican Republic”. Include a few of the signal words
below.
yet, although, so, even though, more than, also, thus, leads to, as a result, because, just as,
but, on the other hand, both, however, hence, unlike, furthermore, due to, consequently, less than, for,
therefore, nevertheless, in order to.
Compare/Contrast: yet, although, even though, but, on the other hand, both, however, unlike,
less than, Just as, more than.