SO / AND
ACTIVE TO PASSIVE
neither...nor .../ both...and...
Comma or No Comma?
OR / YET / SO
100
Donald decided to change his lifestyle, ___ he started to consume more vegetables and exercise daily .
so
100
Amir saw a rare bird.
A rare bird was seen by Amir.
100
I don't like chocolate. My daughter doesn't like chocolate.
Neither I nor my daughter like chocolate.
100
Samira moved to the US because she decided to study there.
No comma
100
Eating a balanced diet is healthy, ___ it is hard to maintain.
Eating a balanced diet is healthy, yet it is hard to maintain.
200
Spinach can reduce our appetite, ___ many people add spinach to their diet.
so
200
Tahn completed the experiment.
The experiment was completed by Tahn.
200
My son likes Sushi. My daughter likes Sushi.
Both my son and (my) daughter like Sushi.
200
When politicians realize that many people live under the poverty line they vote for a higher minimum wage.
When politicians realize that many people live under the poverty line, they vote for a higher minimum wage.
200
Eating a balanced diet is hard to maintain, ___ many people quit after a short time.
Eating a balanced diet is hard to maintain, so many people quit after a short time.
300
Smokers are at higher risk for cancer, ___ they are more likely to develop heart diseases.
and
300
Many people saw the new Star Wars movie.
The new Star Wars movie was seen by many people.
300
Babies should not eat this dish because it contains nuts. People with allergies should not eat this dish because it contains nuts.
Neither babies nor people with allergies should eat this dish because it contains nuts.
300
Javier traveled around the world yet his wife stayed home and built her own company.
Javier traveled around the world, yet his wife stayed home and built her own company.
300
Smoking can cause cancer, __ even some doctors smoke.
Smoking can cause cancer, yet even some doctors smoke.
400
Raul demonstrates good learning skills, ___ he participates in class discussions.
and
400
My father makes the best coffee.
The best coffee is made by my father.
400
Flowers are exported by Dutch growers. Flowers are exported by Colombian growers.
Flowers are exported by both dutch and Colombian growers.
400
The professor was very disappointed when most of the students did not complete the homework assignment.
No comma
400
Smoking can cause cancer, __ people should not smoke.
Smoking can cause cancer, so people should not smoke.
500
Drivers should obey the safety rules ___ reduce their speed when there see an obstacle on the road.
and
500
Every month, policemen shoot innocent suspects.
Innocent suspects are shot by policemen every month.
500
My father graduated from UW. I graduated from UW.
Both my father and I graduated from UW.
500
The book was written by Andrea and published by her company.
No comma
500
Mother realized that there are benefits to placing one computer in a common area, __ she put my computer in the family room.
Mother realized that there are benefits to placing one computer in a common area, so she put my computer in the family room.
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