A transitional adverb (e.g. however, therefore, consequently, nevertheless) usually starts a new sentence. However, sometimes writers separate the two clauses with a semicolon to enable… Continue reading
Using semicolon with transitional adverbs
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Comma before and after conjunctions
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Comma after so When so is used to mean therefore, it is a transitional adverb. So, it should be followed by a comma. I was… Continue reading
Comma with conjunctions
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Conjunctions do not normally cause major grammatical errors. However, students sometimes incorrectly use two conjunctions to connect two clauses. In English, we need just one… Continue reading
Inversion in conditional clauses
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Had it not rained Contracted negative forms are not possible when we use an inverted word order to talk about an unreal or impossible situation… Continue reading
Although, though, despite and in spite of
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Complete the following sentences using an appropriate conjunction or preposition. Hints Conjunctions are used to connect two clauses. Prepositions are used to show the relationship… Continue reading