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In both of the examples above, the clause that begins with “because” depends on the other sentence. Unlike coordinating conjunctions, though, when the subordinator changes places in the sentence, the entire meaning changes. The first sentence shows that the cause “I wanted cherry pie” leads to the effect “I went to the bakery.” The second sentence says that the cause “I went to the bakery” leads to the effect “I wanted cherry pie.” See the Appendix for common subordinators and the types of relationship they show. Punctuating Subordinating Conjunctions If the subordinator is between the two sentences, do not use a comma. I went to the bakery because I wanted a cherry pie. If the subordinator comes in front of the first sentence, place a comma between the two sentences, NEVER after the subordinator. Although I got to the bakery early, they were sold out of pies. Conjunctive Adverbs and Transitional Phrases Conjunctive adverbs and transitional phrases show the relationship between two sentences without connecting them. They simply serve to explain how two sentences relate. Strong punctuation always separates a conjunctive adverb or transitional phrase from both sentences. I got to the bakery early. Unfortunately, they were sold out of pies. In the example above, “unfortunately” shows a contrasting relationship between the two sentences. However, “unfortunately” is separated from the first sentence by a period and from the second by a comma. This punctuation causes a significant pause for the reader, meaning that the two sentences do not join; instead, “unfortunately” simply helps the reader move from one idea to the next. See the Appendix for common conjunctive adverbs and transitional phrases and the types of connection they show. Punctuating Transitional Expressions When a conjunctive adverb or transitional phrase joins two clauses, use a semicolon or period between the two clauses and a comma after the transition expression. She wanted cherry pie. However, the bakery was sold out. She wanted cherry pie; on the other hand, I wanted a cookie. When a transitional expression is in the middle of a clause, put a comma before and after the transitional expression. She wanted cherry pie; I, on the other hand, wanted a cookie. 2
Appendix The following table shows subordinating conjunctions, conjunctive adverbs, and transitional phrases that indicate certain types of relationships. Subordinators Conjunctive Adverbs / Transitional Phrases To add or show sequence again also besides equally important finally first, second further furthermore in addition in the first last moreover place next still then too To compare as as if also similarly likewise in the same way as though so… as just as To contrast although despite but at the even so for all that however same time even though than in contrast in spite of nevertheless notwithstanding though on the contrary on the other hand To provide examples or intensify regardless still after all an illustration another/ one even of example is for example for instance in fact in particular indeed it is true of course specifically that is to illustrate truly To indicate place where wherever above adjacent to atop below beyond close elsewhere farther/ farther on here in near nearby north, south, on on the other east, west side over there to the left/ right opposite To indicate time as as long as after a while afterward at last at length as soon as after at that time before earlier formerly before now that immediately in the in the past lately meantime once since later meanwhile now once until when presently shortly simultaneously so far whenever while soon subsequently then thereafter 3
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