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Grammar

Grammar. Pattern M. Pattern M: SV; conjunctive adverb, SV. V = verb: action verb or linking verb S = subject: person or thing Conjunctive Adverb = shows results, contrast, time, or additional information ; = semicolon: joins independent clauses. Common Conjunctive Adverbs.

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  1. Grammar Pattern M

  2. Pattern M: SV; conjunctive adverb, SV • V = verb: action verb or linking verb • S = subject: person or thing • Conjunctive Adverb = shows results, contrast, time, or additional information • ; = semicolon: joins independent clauses

  3. Common Conjunctive Adverbs therefore consequently as a result thus accordingly however nevertheless on the contrary on the other hand moreover furthermore in addition meanwhile at any rate after all

  4. Pattern M Example The application was lost in the mail; consequently, the man was never granted an interview with the company. Step 1: Cross out prepositional phrases. IN THE MAIL/WITH THE COMPANY(IN/WITH= preposition) Step 2: Find the action. WAS LOST/WAS GRANTED(verb) -Underline the verb twice. Step 3: Who or what “was lost/was granted” ? APPLICATION/MAN(subject) -Underline the subject once. Step 4: Is an SV followed by a “;” and conjunctive adverb followed by a comma and another SV? YES PATTERN M

  5. Practice • Copy the following sentences. Identify the pattern it follows and correct any errors within them. • The game ran late, I walked home. • My library books are overdue; therefore I will have to pay a fine.

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