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15.2 Punctuation with Connectors (continued)

3. Transitions
a. Use a period (or semi-colon) before a Many consumers receive dozens of telemarketing
transition and a comma after the transition. calls daily. As a result, the government has
b. Use a comma: established a registry to stop unwanted calls.
i. before and after the transition when it Many consumers receive dozens of telemarketing
comes between a subject and verb calls daily; as a result, the government has
ii. before the transition when it is at the end established a registry to stop unwanted calls.
of the sentence Some people exercise to lower stress; others,
however, prefer to use diet to reduce stress.
Some people exercise to lower stress; others
prefer to use diet to reduce stress, however.

Notes
1. A comma is not used after the transition then.
2. Commas are also used to connect three or more similar items. A comma is not used to connect two similar items.
Three endangered species are the black rhino, the mountain gorilla, and the Sumatran tiger.
Two endangered species are the black rhino and the mountain gorilla.

ACTIVITY 1

Read each sentence. Write CC over coordinating conjunctions, SC over subordinating conjunctions, and
T over transitions.

1. Before the mid-1800s, people colored their hair with natural dyes, but an English chemist changed
the world of hair color when he created a permanent dye using coal tar.

2. Many consumers mistakenly believe that all organically grown food is the same; however, there are
differences. Some foods are considered organic, while others are considered 100 percent organic.

3. In the past, a subculture might include hippies, while today, a subculture might include gamers,
people who play interactive video games, for example.
4. Because schools have begun to incorporate technology into classroom learning, children are
becoming independent learners, learning at their own pace, and developing real-world skills.

5. During a jury trial, attorneys for both sides present evidence and call witnesses to testify. Next,
the jury considers the evidence and reaches a verdict of guilty or not guilty. Finally, depending on
the verdict, the judge either releases or sentences the defendant.

6. A recent study showed that consumers enjoyed the ease and convenience of online shopping, but
it also showed that they hated the pop-up ads that cluttered their screens.
7. Although some people might consider Plato the father of Western philosophy, there are several
reasons why Socrates should have this title.

8. In the 1800s, the east coast of the United States began to get crowded, so many
pioneers began migrating west in order to buy land, find better jobs, or search for gold.

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