Words and Expressions Emphasizing Points PDF

WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS THAT EMPHASIZE A POINT OBJECTIVES:  Identify conjunctions, adverbs/conjunctive adverbs, and parenthetical expressions  Use words and expressions that emphasize a point in sentences and paragraphs Emphasis in writing is important because it helps readers to easily recogni...

WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS THAT EMPHASIZE A POINT OBJECTIVES:  Identify conjunctions, adverbs/conjunctive adverbs, and parenthetical expressions  Use words and expressions that emphasize a point in sentences and paragraphs Emphasis in writing is important because it helps readers to easily recognize the main points from the text. There are words and expressions that emphasize a point. Some of those words are conjunctions, adverb/conjunctive adverbs, and parenthetical expressions. So what are these words and expressions? CONJUNCTION - a conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases, or sentences. CONJUNCTION Some conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so, etc. F – I have to find a new job, for I am unemployed. A - She bought a pair of shoes and an umbrella. N - My older brother doesn’t want to transfer to another school, nor do I. B - I sent him a gift, but he did not receive it. O - You can write your essay with a pen or pencil. Y - She wore a simple yet elegant dress. S – Bob left early, so I left with him. CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS - A conjunctive adverb is an adverb which connects two independent clauses. it shows cause and effect, sequence, contrast, comparison, or other relationships. the adverbs and adverbial phrases that fit the criteria for a conjunctive adverb are always modifiers of the predicate in the first independent clause. the following are examples of conjunctive adverbs. CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS accordingly also besides consequently conversely finally furthermore hence however indeed instead likewise meanwhile moreover nevertheless next nonetheless otherwise similarly still subsequently Examples: 1. Joan was so happy; finally, she passed the board exam. 2. What a surprise to see you! However, are you happy to see me too? 3. We were forbidden to attend; therefore, we stayed at home. 4. I'll meet you later; meanwhile, I'll check the documents first. 5. The students submitted their research paper; moreover, they were preparing for their exam. Parenthetical Expressions A parenthetical expression is a phrase or clause that is inserted within the sentence. It interrupts another phrase or clause. Note that the expressions are enclosed in pairs of punctuation marks, commas or parentheses or dashes. Some of the parenthetical expressions are: after all at any rate on the contrary I believe in fact in the first place for example generally speaking for instance on the other hand as a consequence as a result Examples: 1. Strawberry jam, for example, is good for breakfast. 2. Uncle Charlie, in the first place, paid all the bills to stay away with inconveniences. 3. Well, as a matter of fact, she did. 4. The doctor checks her up, in fact, she is told to have the laboratory tests.