These words are commonly used to
- (create a compound sentence) My mother prepared lasagna, and I baked a chocolate walnut cake.
- (create a compound subject) He will become a biologist or a lawyer.
- (create a compound verb) Lee photographed and described the event.
- (create a compound object) Amanda did not give him the address nor directions.
NOTE: Using correct punctuation helps to avoid sentence errors such as fused sentences and comma splices.
This is one I need to print out and tape to my desk. I can already see from reading this various errors I make in writing. Oh dear....the learning is never ending....in conjunctions AND life. :) :)
ReplyDeleteI think we all should know how to use them. They are very useful in our daily writing and everyday speaking. I know for a fact I have to brush up on my grammar skills and everything else in between. Sometimes it does helps to have a memory refresher.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I like mini-lessons such as these; they help me to pay closer attention to my writing.
ReplyDeleteI'm agreeing with Robin, Kelvin and Cassy...(Hi y'all!) This is something I DEFINITELY need to pay attention to! While it is permissible to be a little lax in my casual writings, I really need to "tighten up" when it comes to my business correspondence. Thanks for the refresher - Nards
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice, simple explanation of short words that cause so many problems.
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