English 3

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
- Traveling with my best friend was a wonderful experience, but the time passed too quicky.

2) I felt really tired however I couldnt fall asleep

- I felt really tired; however, I couldn’t fall asleep.

3) Fortunately even though i still have a lot of work to do this cycle it is an easier one than
last
- Fortunately, even though I still have a lot of work to do this cycle, it is an easier one than
last.

4) When we meet lets go to eat do some shopping and get some ice cream
- When we meet, let’s 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
- The housekeeping staff went on strike; consequently, the hotel faced some big problems.

6) Confucius said those who think they can and those who think they cant are usually both
right
- Confucius said: “Those who think they can and those who think they can’t are usually both
right.”

7) Lets bring these snacks to our get together chips salsa a sweet treat and something cold to
drink
- Let’s bring these snacks to our get together: chips, salsa, a sweet treat, and something cold
to drink.

8) Is the next graduation coming up in November

- Is the next graduation coming up in November?
9) Inform your friends those who were not present at mondays meeting what will be going
on in the coming weeks
- Inform your friends; those who were not present at Monday’s meeting, what will be going
on in the coming weeks.

10) Nowadays things are changing rapidly

- Nowadays, things are changing rapidly.

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

-There are some things that can be changed; yet a lot of work will be required.

12) life is challenging isnt it

- Life is challenging, isn’t it?

B. Categorize the following transition/signal words: those that are used to compare, to
contrast, to indicate cause, to state effect, and add information.

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

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

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

Compare: more than, less than, both, just as, as, like…

Contrast: even though, however, yet, despite, on the other hand, although, but…

Cause: because, due to, since…

Effect: in effect, thus, leads to, therefore, consequently, in order to, as a result, hence…

Additional Info.: and, furthermore, moreover…

Of the words above, which are transition words (independent), ‘fanboy’words, and which are
dependent? If you need help, refer to the ‘Punctuation Information & Examples’ doc.

Transition: however, on the other hand, nevertheless.

Fanboys: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

Dependent: even though, although, despite.

C. Lastly, write a well-developed paragraph according to the title: “Life in the Dominican
Republic”. Include a few of the signal words above.

Life in the Dominican Republic

Written by: Mel Espinal

Living in a Caribbean Island is truly amazing; the beaches, food and landscapes are breathtaking. But
there’s so much more to the Dominican Republic, the culture that lives in every corner, the traditions
and colors that keep the country alive. Nevertheless, like in every country there’s things we wish we
could change, like the security, environmental education, and many others. Even though, life in
Dominican Republic is not perfect, personally I think is beautiful, adventurous and you can find
anything you look for in the same place, therefore I love it.