For, tells us the reason
Because, also tells us the reason
And, means addition
Nor, is negative
But, shows contrast
Or, gives another reason or choice
Yet, also shows contrast
So, tells us the result
Examples:
Original source: The initial stages of the experiment involved sorting through potential
test subjects. The scientists had to ensure there were sufficient representatives from
each gender, age group and ethnicity.
Paraphrase Step 1: The initial stages of the experiment involved sorting through
potential test subjects because the scientists had to ensure there were sufficient
representatives from each gender, age group and ethnicity.
Paraphrase Step 2: Before any actual testing began, the scientists reviewed possible
participants because a successful experiment depends on their subjects representing a
good cross-section of the entire population.
____________________________________________________________________
Original source: On the one hand, John seems like a total loser. On the other hand,
he’s a very loving father.
Paraphrase Step 1: On the one hand, John seems like a total loser, yet on the other
hand, he’s a very loving father.
Paraphrase Step 2: John is an affectionate
father, yet he doesn’t seem to be successful
in other areas of his life.
Using Relative Clauses: Combining two sentences with relative clauses involves using one of three relative pronouns:
“which”, “that”, or “who”. Typically, if we are referring to a person or people, we use ‘who’.
