When?
Punctuation
When?
Punctuation
US Facts
100
contrast two things or show a difference.
However / Nevertheless / Still / ?Despite that / Nonetheless / Even so
100
Jalile is afraid of ghosts. Nonetheless she is going to the haunted house next weekend.
Nonetheless,
100
These words are used to conclude or summarize something.
Therefore / Consequently / As a result / Thus / For this reason
100
The government did not prepare for the hurricane thus many people suffered.
The government did not prepare for the hurricane. Thus, many people suffered.
100
What is the capital of NY?
Albany
200
when used in the middle of the sentence, "although" usually means ___________
"but" or "however."
200
Although it was raining I decided to walk to school.
raining,
200
These transitions are similar to “also.”?
In Addition / Additionally / Plus / Moreover / Furthermore / …as well
200
I like potatoes as well as squash.
correct
200
How many boroughs are there in NYC?
5
300
Even though is used to express
unexpected results.
300
Even though the weather was cold Zoe still went swimming.
cold,
300
In Addition / Additionally - formal or informal?
formal
300
That car has new brakes an air-conditioner and a new CD player plus it has an alarm.
That car has new brakes, an air-conditioner, and a new CD player. Plus, it has an alarm.
300
How many states are there in the USA?
50
400
Because is used to express
expected results.
400
I still keep in touch with Marcela even though she lives far away.
no comma
400
Furthermore / Moreover - Formal or Informal?
Formal
400
Because Meilan wasn’t tired she didn’t go to bed.
Because Meilan wasn’t tired, she didn’t go to bed.
400
At what age can you buy cigarettes in the US?
18
500
"Though" is similar to
"even though"
500
He is crying he is not sad though.
He is crying. He is not sad, though.
500
Plus / …as well / as well as - Formal or informal?
both
500
Though Phil is very rich he is not an arrogant person.
Though Phil is very rich, he is not an arrogant person.
500
Which birthday is called "sweet _______"
16
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