Subordinating conjunctions and transitions

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Subordinating conjunctions and transitions
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Look at the examples of subordinating
conjunctions and transitions .
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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.
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one thing contrasts with another thing (even) though / although Some people have achieved extraordinary successes, even though they dont 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 wouldnt have gotten that job.
one thing is a condition for another thing 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 Ones EQ can be high even i f ones IQ is low.
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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?
• subordinating conjunction b. transition
• 3. Which type of connecting word is always
  followed by a comma?
• subordinating conjunction b. transition
• 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

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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 ones IQ is low, ones EQ can be high. ??
b. Even if ones IQ is low ones EQ can be
high. 2. a. Ones EQ can be high, even if ones
IQ is low. ?? b. Ones EQ can be high even if
ones IQ is low