Subordinating conjunctions and transitions

Look at the examples of subordinating conjunctions and transitions .

Meaning Subordinating conjunctions Transitions one thing causes or is the result of another because / since Since the science of investigating the brain is quite new, no theory of intelligence has yet been proved therefore / consequently Many companies believe high IQs and EQs are crucial factors for success. Therefore, they often require applicants to take IQ and EQ tests.

(even) though / although Some people have achieved one thing contrasts with another thing (even) though / although Some people have achieved extraordinary successes, even though they don’t have high IQs. however / nevertheless / nonetheless No theory of intelligence has yet been proved. Nonetheles s , many institutions believe success depends on high IQs and EQs. one thing will occur only if a specific condition exists unless Unless a new theory emerges, our abilities will continue to be measured with IQ and EQ tests. otherwise He must have a high IQ. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have gotten that job. one thing is a condition for as long as / if / only if / provided that You will get that job as long as your score on the IQ test is very high. a condition that doesn’ t matter even if One’s EQ can be high even i f one’s IQ is low.

subordinating conjunction b. transition Circle the letter of the best answer . 1. Which type of connecting word connects ideas within a sentence? subordinating conjunction b. transition 2. Which type of connecting word connects ideas between sentences or paragraphs? 3. Which type of connecting word is always followed by a comma? 4. Which of these connecting words are used to introduce a result? unless / otherwise b. therefore / consequently 5. Which of these connecting words is used to introduce a condition? a. unless b. although

NOTE: However and therefore are sometimes used between the subject and the verb. In that case, they are set off by commas FIGURE IT OUT… Check the correctly punctuated sentence. 􀀁 a. The IQ test however can be an accurate measure of intelligence only if there is a general intelligence. 􀀁 b. The IQ test, however, can be an accurate measure of intelligence only if there is a general intelligence REMEMBER: Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses. If a dependent clause begins a sentence or shows contrast , use a comma Check the correctly punctuated sentences. 1. a. Even if one’s IQ is low, one’s EQ can be high. 􀀁 b. Even if one’s IQ is low one’s EQ can be high. 2. a. One’s EQ can be high, even if one’s IQ is low. 􀀁 b. One’s EQ can be high even if one’s IQ is low