Homework Help: English

Posted by Jerald on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 7:41pm.

Read the two independent clauses in each term. Then join them in one sentence using a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb or transitional expression

I wanted to go to the game. I had to help out at home
I wanted to go to the game; however, I had to help out at home.

I'm much too busy to join the club. I don't play tennis well

I'm much too busy to join the club; besides, I dont play tennis well

It would be fun to go with you. I still have homework to finish
It would be fun to go with you; however, I still have homework to finish

Mom didnt get home in time to cook dinner. We went out to eat
Mom didnt get home in time to cook dinner; as a result, we went out to eat

English - Ms. Sue, Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 7:45pm
Great!
English - Jerald, Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 7:50pm
Thank you Ms. Sue
English - Ms. Sue, Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 7:54pm
You're welcome, Jerald.

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