Read the two independent clauses in each term. Then join them in one sentence using a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb or transitional expression
I wanted to go to the game. I had to help out at home
I wanted to go to the game; however, I had to help out at home.
I'm much too busy to join the club. I don't play tennis well
I'm much too busy to join the club; besides, I don't play tennis well
It would be fun to go with you. I still have homework to finish
It would be fun to go with you; however, I still have homework to finish
Mom didn't get home in time to cook dinner. We went out to eat
Mom didn't get home in time to cook dinner; as a result, we went out to eat
3 answers
Great!
Thank you Ms. Sue
You're welcome, Jerald.