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How do you write a sentence without using but or so?
If you cannot use and but or so to combine two sentences, use subordinating conjunctions.
How do you combine sentences without conjunctions?
Semicolon Semicolons can combine two complete sentences (without a conjunction) when the sentences are closely related and it would make sense to combine the sentences with “and.”
Can you have but and so in a sentence?
So is one of seven coordinating conjunctions represented by the mnemonic FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet,and so. When these coordinating conjunctions connect two independent clauses, the conjunction is always preceded by a comma. The grocery store was out of tomatoes, so I borrowed some from my neighbor.
Can you use but and so together?
Yes, you can put two conjunctions together, but only if the first one is a coordinating conjunction (and, or, so, but, for, yet, nor) and the second one a subordinating conjunction (because, after, although, since, etc.). For example, but because and so although are correct, but not because but or although so.
Can a sentence start with and so?
Never begin a sentence—or a clause—with also. Teach the elimination of but, so, and, because, at the beginning of a sentence. A sentence should not commence with the conjunctions and, for, or however….
What is the example of interjection?
An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses something in a sudden or exclamatory way, especially an emotion. Yikes, uh-oh, ugh, oh boy, and ouch are common examples of interjections.
What is a combining sentence examples?
Here are some examples of sentences with the same subjects, combined into one sentence: Original Sentences: John graduated from high school. He aced all of his classes. Combined Sentence: John graduated from high school and aced all of his classes.
How do you write without using I?
Use the third person point of view. Never use “I,” “my,” or otherwise refer to yourself in formal academic writing. You should also avoid using the second-person point of view, such as by referring to the reader as “you.” Instead, write directly about your subject matter in the third person.