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PUNCTUATION/CAPITALIZATION EXERCISE, SIGNAL WORDS, WRITING PRACTICE

A. Insert the appropriate punctuation in the following sentences. Also, according to your
knowledge, correct any errors relating to capitalization.

1) Traveling with my best friend was a wonderful experience but the time passed too quickly

2) I felt really tired however I couldnt fall asleep

3) Fortunately even though i still have a lot of work to do this semester it is an easier one
than last

4) When we meet lets go to eat do some shopping and get some ice cream

5) The housekeeping staff went on strike consequently the hotel faced some big problems

6) Confucious said those who think they can and those who think they cant are usually both
right

7) Lets plan to bring these snacks for movie day chips salsa a sweet treat and something cold
to drink

8) Is the next graduation coming up in december

9) Inform your friends those who were not present at mondays meeting what will be going
on in the coming weeks

10) Nowadays things are changing rapidly

11) There are some things that can be changed but a lot of work will be required

12) life is challenging isnt it

B. Categorize the following transition/signal words: those that are used to compare, to contrast,
to indicate a cause, and to state an effect. Then, write a well-developed paragraph or more
according to the title: “Life in the Dominican Republic”. Include a few of the signal words
below.

yet, although, so, even though, more than, also, thus, leads to, as a result, because

just as, but, on the other hand, both, however, hence, unlike, furthermore,

due to, consequently, less than, for, therefore, nevertheless, in order to

Compare/Contrast:

Cause:

Effect:

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