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Expressing Conditions: Using Otherwise and Or (else)
Think Tank!
WRITING TIP
Reread the passage "Optimists vs. Pessimists." Note that there is a variety
of longer and shorter sentences.
It is important to remember to vary your own sentence style to make your
writing more interesting. Good writers use a combination of shorter and longer,
more complex sentences. For example, you can use a transition word with a period
to create a shorter sentence, but a semicolon to create a longer one.
While it is desirable to use sentence connectors, make sure that not all of
your sentences become long and elaborate. Too many connecting words can
make your writing seem repetitious. And remember that not all sentences need
connecting words!
Checkpoint!
A. GRAMMAR EXERCISES
EXERCISE 1. DIRECTIONS: Using the two ideas of "to study" and "to pass or
fail the exam," complete the sentences. Punctuate and capitalize as necessary.
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