Essay Writing

Question 1

Coordinating Clauses

Answer 1

FANBOYS
F = for
A = and
N = nor
B = but
O = or
Y = yet
S = so

Question 2

Use a semicolon…

Answer 2

instead of a coordinating conjunction ( such as and, or, or but) to link two closely related independent clauses. Additionally, use semicolons to separate items in a series in which the items contain commas.

Question 3

Use a semicolon between independent clauses connected by words like…

Answer 3

therefore, nevertheless, and moreover

Question 4

Conclusion conjunctions

Answer 4

• help us identify the conclusion, which normally appears AFTER such words.

Ex: therefore, thus, consequently, hence, so, which means that, it follows that, conclude that, contend that, believe that, hypothesize that, clearly.

Question 5

Reason Conjunctions

Answer 5

also help identify the conclusion, which appears BEFORE these words.

Ex: because, since, and as.

Question 6

clear-cut clues (i.e. conjunctions) to identifying the conclusion

Answer 6

such as a conjunction (e.g., therefore), a recommendation (e.g., The company should do so and so) or conclusion words (e.g., The researcher concluded that).

Question 7

Decisions, actions, and beliefs on the basis of facts usually indicate

Answer 7

the conclusion