Conjunctions as Connectors

Instructions: Use adverbial, subordinating, or coordinating conjunctions to add transitions to the sentences below. (Experiment with different transitions to see how the meaning changes.) For example:

Weak: I knew about the position. I did not apply for it.
Revised: I knew about the position; however, I did not apply for it.

1. The audit was not complete. They had already made the announcement to shareholders.

Your Answer:

Reveal Revised Sentence
Even though the audit was not complete, they had already made the announcement to shareholders.

2. Lindel awarded the contract to our competitor. They will open bids on a new contract later today.

Your Answer:

Reveal Revised Sentence
Lindel awarded the contract to our competitor. Fortunately, they will open bids on a new contract later today.

3. Marjorie Lou's employer announced a cutback in staff. Human Resources said that her position was not among those cut.

Your Answer:

Reveal Revised Sentence
Although Marjorie Lou's employer announced a cutback in staff, Human Resources said that her position was not among those cut.

4. Lester insisted the software technician would know how to solve the problem. The technician said he could help us.

Your Answer:

Reveal Revised Sentence
Lester insisted the software technician would know how to solve the problem, and the technician said he could help us.

5. Conference calls should be scheduled at least two days in advance. The Boston office was not informed until the morning of the call.

Your Answer:

Reveal Revised Sentence
Although conference calls should be scheduled at least two days in advance, the Boston office was not informed until the morning of the call.